Question

If a solution of saltwater is subjected to a process of evaporation and then crystallization, what can be concluded about the properties of the resulting salt crystals compared to the original salt?
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The resulting crystals will dissolve more easily than the original salt.
The resulting crystals will be a different compound entirely.
The resulting crystals will retain the same chemical properties as the original salt.
The resulting crystals will have different properties due to impurities from the water.

Answer 1

The resulting crystals will retain the same chemical properties as the original salt.

Reason: Evaporation and crystallization are physical processes that remove the solvent and recover the solute; they do not change the chemical identity of the salt (though crystal size/shape or purity may vary).