Why does salt water freeze stuff faster?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

It doesnt. The chemical reaction of the salt makes the freezing point of water lower, hence making water that would normally freeze at 32 degrees Fahrenheit melt. This is why it is used on roads or sidewalks when it is icy outside.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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What freeze faster salt or water?

Water will freeze faster than salt water.

Does salt water freeze faster than sugar water?

no salt water does not freeze faster than sugar.

Does salt water or plain water freeze faster?

Pure water freeze faster.

What freeze faster salt water or sugar water?

Salt water will.

Which freeze faster stronger salt water or weak salt water?

weak salt water

Why did salt water freeze faster than regular water?

Salt water does not freeze faster than regular water... When salt is put in water, it stops the water from freezing, and it needs to be colder than usual.

Which water will freeze faster cold water with salt or normal water with salt?

normal water with salt

What will melt ice faster salt or water?

Salt because water especially hot water will make it freeze faster.

How does salt water freeze faster than tap water?

It doesn't. Tap water freezes faster than salt water.

Will tap water freeze faster than salt water?

Fresh water freezes faster than salt water, yes.

Which freeze faster fresh water or salt water?

Fresh water.

Why does pure water freeze faster than salt water?

Because salt isn't water