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What is actually happening when the salt comes into contact with the ice?
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Salt has a much lower freezing point of -17/18 degrees Celsius. This means when the salt goes on the ice, it melts it.
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Where does common salt come from?
It actually comes from the sea. For evidence, sea is salty and salt is a mineral so it comes from there
What happens when an atom that has lost an electron comes in contact with and atom that has gained an electron?
It sounds like you're describing an ionic bond, as when, for example, Na+ joins with Cl- to make NaCl, table salt.
What happens when an atom that has lost an electron comes in contact with an atom that's has gained and electron?
It sounds like you're describing an ionic bond, as when, for example, Na+ joins with Cl- to make NaCl, table salt.
Is KClo2 an acid or a base?
It is neither. Potassium Chlorite is a white crystalline substance that is actually a salt.
Explain a scenario for testing a salt shaker?
testing a salt shaker is a very easy scenario. Fill the shaker with salt. Shake the salt shaker upside down over your hand. If salt comes out, it works.
Where does common salt come from?
It actually comes from the sea. For evidence, sea is salty and salt is a mineral so it comes from there
Does salt have a chemical to make it melt ice slower?
As where you may think that this is correct, it most certainly is not. It is actually a chemical reaction that occurs when salt comes into contact with ice. Well, you learn something new everyday. -Psymonkey21
What is in the water sophener salt that mets the ice?
Salt. Salt lowers the temperature at which water freezes, so will melt ice it comes into contact with.
Are there saltwater houseboats?
no actually the salt water comes from animal in the water
Does salt affect how fast ice melt in a cup of water?
Salt affects how fast ice melts in a cup of water. When you add salt, the melting process will be faster but it will only affect the part of the ice cube that comes into contact with salt.
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.
What is happening when you add salt to water?
Depending on how much salt you add to the water and how warm the water is... the salt will disolve
Does salt comes from sea water?
yes Not all salt. There are salt mines all over the world where most of our salt comes from.
Do salt marshes help protect the coast from erosion?
do salt marches prevent erosion fro happening
Would salt be a good herbicide?
While salt will kill plants it is not a good idea to use it as not only will it kill everything it comes in contact with, I have heard that it can also sterilize the soil and you will have difficulty growing anything in the area treated.
Is the salt water actually salt?
Salt water is a solution of salt, containing of course salt.
In Utah what does salt come from?
salt comes from booty juice
