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No, salt does not stop ice from melting. In fact if the temperature is not too low it will cause ice to melt.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. Salt makes ice melt below its normal melting point, making the ice melt faster. This is why salt is spread on icy roads.
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∙ 13y agoyou are saying it wrongly. salt on ice lowers it's freezing temperature .
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∙ 12y agothe point of salt is to melt the ice before you slip and fall.
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∙ 8y agoNo. In fact salt, in the form of grit, is used on icy roads to melt the ice.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it speeds it up
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Why does the melting of the ice caps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
The ice caps are made of freshwater.
When common salt is mixed with ice its melting point is?
melting point decreases as Na+ and Cl- ions occupies the air gaps in the ice .And hence solidifies results in decrease of its melting point
What is the fastest way to melt ice with salt and use the least amount of salt at the same time?
The key to melting ice with salt is to ensure maximum contact between ice and salt. Using a salt powder would actually be the most effective way to do this.
Why does salt keep snow from turning to ice?
Rock salt or regular sodium chloride loses its effectiveness for melting ice at about 5 degrees below zero F. This occurs because the freezing is more rapid than the melting ability. It is still melting but it cannot keep up with refreezing.
How efficiently does salt melt ice?
It doesn't really, but it does keep the colder air from reaching it hence the affect of the melting process. It's okay for thin ice and mostly clear ice, but not if you're trying to break a chunk off your roof. If this is a question for homework, the answer is this: Salt doesn't melt ice. Instead, the properties of salt repel cold air and attract warmer air, seemingly melting the ice. It is efficient for sidewalks and small portions, but not for larger jobs. The ice does melt because the salt makes the freezing rate lower
Why salt is scattered on a frozen surface or iced surface of a skating rink?
They are scattered on the iced surface to stop the ice from melting and slow down the melting.
Why salt is scattered on ice surface?
They are scattered on the ice surface to stop the ice from melting and slows down the melting process
What do you think salt does to the melting point of ice?
Salt lowers the melting point of ice.
What are examples of melting ice and dissolving salt in water?
Ice melting in a glass, salt in the ocean
When you add salt to ice what happens to the melting point of the ice?
Adding salt to ice decreases its melting point. Adding salt to the top of ice helps melt the ice faster.
Will the melting point of ice increase or decrease when salt is added on it?
The melting point of ice decreases when salt is added.
What happens when salt is added to ice?
If the ice is above a certain temperature, the salt will cause the ice to melt by lowering its melting point. The ice will absorb sensible heat as it melts, which means that the temperature of the solution will drop. If the temperature of the solution drops too low, the ice will stop melting unless it can absorb more heat from its surroundings.
How come ice with salt melts faster than ice with no salt?
Since impurities decrease melting point of solid ,so ice mixed with salt has lower melting point then pure ice .
How do you stop ice melting without a freezer?
Kevin Byrne said put salt on it!!! Renae seconds that motion!!!
Why if you left an ice cube and salt at the sun the ice cube melts and the salt doesnt?
Because the melting temperature of the ice is 32°F and the melting temperature of the salt is 1,474°F.
Why does salt prevent ice from forming on sidewalk?
salt lowers ice's melting point
Discusion for does salt affect the melting rate of ice?
Salt lower the freezing point of ice.
