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it is a process called freezing point depression. The salt lowers the freezing point of water therefore it has to be colder for the water to return to ice
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Why does salt dry things out?
Salt removes moisture b'coz salt is deliquescent in nature.
Why might a lake in a hot dry region contain salt water?
why is salt in a lake in the hot,dry region
Where in nature can you find crystals?
The longer a molten material has to cool, the greater its crýstals may grow. Water frost grows in still weather. Frozen lava grows into spar and ore by ancient volcanos. Salt grows on seashores and in caves.
Is salt a natural resources?
yes,It comes from water[seawater] the seawater dry's up eventually and the salt is left behind and salt is made.
Why does the skin get dry after being exposed to sea water?
Because seawater has salt in it and salt is hygroscopic and will dehydrate skin.
What substance was rubbed on the dead bodies to help preserve them before they were wrapped?
The Egyptians sprinkled a special salt called natron all over the body. They let the natron dry out the body for 40 days.
Which nailpolish lasts longest?
O.P.I. lasts the longest . if youu put on a topcoat , and then apply a "quick-dry" then it will last even longer . after your quick-dry dries , if youu put hairspray on your nails it will last longer .
Would a marble statue last longer in a dry desert or a warm region that has heavy industry?
In a dry desert
How can the battery life last longer?
I think they will last a little longer if you expose them to mild heat after they are dead. Keeping them in a dry environment will probably help also.
Would the features of marble statue last longer in a dry desert or in a warm moist region?
Dry dessert region
Why does salt dry things out?
Salt removes moisture b'coz salt is deliquescent in nature.
Can salt dry out your skin?
Yes Salt can dry out your skin...or at least Salt Water can like the Ocean
What is dry heat cooking with fats and oils?
so you can lock in flavour and make the food last longer
Why does an Alkaline battery last longer than an acid dry battery?
Alkaline dry cells last longer because NH4Cl, an acid found in non-alkaline, is replaced with KOH or NaOH, a base found in alkaline. The Zinc in an alkaline dry cell batteries tends to corrode less in basic conditions.
What is the shelf life of salt?
Salt has been used as a food preservative for thousands of years, so it will keep indefinitely unless it is contaminated with foreign substances or gets wet and/or hardens. Kept clean and dry it will keep indefinitely. You can keep salt dry from humidity by putting a few grains of uncooked rice in salt shaker with it.
Does Roseart paints last longer then other paints?
Studies have shown that they dont dry out nearly as fast as other paints.
Can you put dry ice in salt water?
Yes, you can put dry ice in salt water. It will bubble furiously and cool down the salt water.
