Why do snowmen melt with salt on it?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

When mixed with water, salt (and many other minerals, for that matter) lowers the temperature required for it to freeze. The more salt, the lower the temp needs to be.

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∙ 16y ago

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