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Rock Salt is ineffective at and below 15f. Though when freshly placed at and below 15f, a little ice is melted.

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Why does salt temp stay same temp when it melts?

The temperature of salt remains relatively constant when it melts because the energy being added to it is used to break the bonds holding the solid salt together, rather than increasing the temperature of the salt itself. This process requires a specific amount of energy to overcome the forces between the salt molecules and transition from a solid to a liquid state.


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As of now, Z-Ro has not achieved platinum status for any of his albums.


What deactivates bleach and renders it ineffective for cleaning purposes?

Mixing bleach with ammonia deactivates it and renders it ineffective for cleaning purposes.


How does iodized salt melt ice?

Saltwater freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. If you add enough salt to the ice and the temperature of the ice is higher than the freezing point of saltwater, the ice will undergo a phase change. The problem with using salt to clear ice is twofold: the phase change temp of saltwater isn't much lower than the phase change temp of freshwater (IOW when it gets just a little colder than freezing, salt no longer works) and it kills plants. Calcium chloride is becoming very popular because it works at extremely cold temperatures, and it won't kill plants.


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The pH of RO (reverse osmosis) water typically falls in the range of 5.5 to 7, making it slightly acidic to neutral. The exact pH can vary depending on the source water and the specific RO system used.

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Why does salt have a lower freezing temp?

Because it's SALT...are you expecting it to freeze like *SNAP* that? :)


Where salt is added to reduce the temperature?

salt is usually added to reduce the temp: during manufactur of ice.


Is table salt a solid liquide or gass at room temp?

At room temperature, table salt is a solid.


Why ice cream seller put salt in ice?

salt causes the temp of ice water to decrease.


When does road salt become ineffective?

Road salt becomes ineffective at extremely low temperatures, typically around -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23 degrees Celsius). At this point, salt is unable to adequately melt ice and provide traction on the roads.


At what temp does it take to dissolve salt slower?

The solubilty decrease at low temperatures.


How much salt can be dissolve in water?

At 20°C (room temp.) 35.9g NaCl (salt) will dissolve in 100g of H2O (water).


What would happen if a salt wash was applied to bisque and then fired?

You'd have a salt reaction with the clay body and depending on firing temp achieve a salt fired piece...


Why do snowmen melt with salt on it?

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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What substance in rock salt that melts ice?

Sodium chloride, which is just the chemical name of table salt. It lowers the freezing temp of water.


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