CoNncLusSIons.—First, the above data seem to indicate that within cer- 
tain limits the cohesion of water with dissolved salts in it is a function 
of the concentra- 
tion. 7 
Second, as far 55! 
as tested all di- 
lute solutions of 
salts in water ren- 
der the cohesion 
of the solution 4, 
less than that of 
pure water. 46.4 
Third, so far as 
tested the dilute 
strongly basie 42.5" 
salts produce a : 
greater decrease ML (SH — 31.28 Mole the Te 
in the cohesion of mies. 
the solution from that of pure water than the nonbasic salts. 
Fourth, it is also noted that before the point of saturation is reached 
in the strongly basic solutions, increased concentration does not produce 
increased cohesion. 
Tests are in progress with various other salts than the ones referred 
to above. Also tests are in progress in which other solvents than water 
are being used. 
Earlham College, 
Richmond, Ind. 
