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Yea its really bad for the environment because when you put road salt on clean snow, the snow becomes polluted. Polluted snow melts faster than clean snow because of lower albedo. After the polluted snow melts it goes into our water source and then it becomes into water pollution which becomes a bigger problem.
Also, it can give plants and sometimes trees salt burn just by it being in the air and also when the snow melts the water carries the salt in to our fresh water lakes and rivers
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What are the pros and cons of using road salt?
Road salt or grit is put onto the roads in bad whether conditions to help the tyres grip the the road, to reduce wheels slipping/slidding and reduces the probability of the vehicle loosing control. Another reason for salting the roads is that it actually soaks up the moisture, improving the chances of the road drying when the whether improves.
Is snow a bad word?
No, "snow" is not a bad word. It is a common noun that refers to the precipitation of ice crystals, which falls as a soft, white layer on the ground during cold weather. The word itself does not carry any negative connotations or offensive meanings.
Why is acrylic bad for the environment?
Acrylic is bad for the environment because it is a type of plastic made from non-renewable resources such as petroleum. When acrylic products are disposed of, they do not biodegrade easily and can release harmful chemicals into the environment. Additionally, the manufacturing process of acrylic can generate greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
What are the causes of bad environment?
Causes of a bad environment can include pollution from various sources such as industrial activities, vehicle emissions, improper waste disposal, deforestation, and climate change. Overconsumption of natural resources, habitat destruction, and lack of environmental regulations can also contribute to a degraded environment.
Which salt would be better to put on the roads NaCl or AlCl3?
AlCl3 soaks up water well, but salt(NaCl) melts water, and soaks it up at the same time. AlCl3 is a type of acid and is extremely bad for the environment. It's used extensively in industry.Aqueous solutions of AlCl3 are ionic and conduct electricity well. Such solutions are found to be acidic, indicative of partial hydrolysis of the Al3+ ion.To sum it up:AlCl3 is BAD for the environment.Salt is not that bad for the environment.Salt would be recommended. But it is all opinion.
Why is salt bad for melting ice?
Salt isn't bad for melting ice. Salt is use in big quantities in northern US and even in parts of Europe to melt ice off the roads to reduce the number of accidents.
What are drawbacks of using salt on the walkways?
its bad for the environment. and it makes the snow really gross to play in. :-P
Snow salt bad for cars?
yes it eats away at bare metal
Will Moses lake have a bad winter?
i have lived in moses lake for 6 years. our inters are very wierd..... its either 24 degrees out with no snow or 45 degrees out with melting snow
What are bad effects for melting ice with salt?
The ion chlorine from NaCl or CaCl2 is corrosive for metals (all type of vehicles) or roads.
What is the effect of the salt on the melt point of ice?
Salt reduces the melting point of ice. That is why snow plows put salt on the roads after they have scraped the ice off the road. The salt helps melt the remaining snow. When people say 'salt' in a non-scientific arena, they usually are referring to sodium chloride (NaCl). NaCl lowers the freezing point of water by up to 4 degrees Celcius, so if you add enough NaCl to water, it will not freeze until -4 C. NaCl (and many other salts or additives) lower the freezing point of liquid by disrupting the hydrogen bond network of water, and therefore lowering it's freezing point. (Freezing point or melting point can be considered interchangeable terms for this answer. For example, liquid water below 0 degrees C, while solid water (ice) melts above 0 degrees C. So their freezing and melting points are in essence the same)<br>
Is salt bad for concrete?
Typically. I assume the salt is used for melting ice? Although exterior concrete is designed to resist damage from salt and freeze/thaw cycles, these will always shorted its life span. Better to just shovel the walk.
Are snow owls bad?
no they are not bad
When does salt go bad?
Salt never goes bad.
How bad is the ozone layer melting?
Ozone layer melting is very bad. Without ozone layer no life would be there.
Why did the Red River flood in 1997?
the red river flooded in 1997 because of the bad temperatures an big snowfall. Because of the too much snow and ice melting, the flood was created.
Why is passing salt bad luck?
Passing salt was not bad luck. Spilling salt was bad luck because in Roman days, salt was very expensive.
