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Why does the boiling point of water rise if salt is present?

April 26, 2017boiling point PRESENT Rise Salt water

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Why does the boiling point of water rise if salt is present?

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The salt reduces the number of water molecules from escaping the surface into the air. Thus, the water has to be at a higher temperature to be able to push the salt molecules aside and finally reach the surface and evaporate.