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Why calcium chloride added in sodium chloride to lower the melting point?

The heat of dissolution for calcium chloride in water is greater compared with the same paremeter for sodium chloride; consequently the process of dissolution need more heat from the environment and the freezing point of the water solution is lower.


Calcium chloride lowers the temperature at witch water freezes and can be used to melt ice on a city sidewalks and roadways. is that a physical or chemical change?

The use of calcium chloride to lower the freezing temperature of water is a physical change, as it alters the physical state of water without changing its chemical composition. When the ice melts due to the addition of calcium chloride, it is still water chemically.


Which element has a higher melting point potassium or calcium?

Calcium at 860 degrees celsius potassium melts at a mere 65 degrees celsius


Why is CaCl2 used as salt to spread on streets in winter?

Calcium chloride is more efficient than sodium chloride because has a greater heat of dissolution and consecutively the temperature is greater and the melting of ice easier. Also calcium chloride is not so dangerous for the vegetation as sodium chloride. But calcium chloride is more expensive than sodium chloride. Also be sure that all the chlorides are corrosive for metals (the cars included).


What happens to the solubility of calcium chloride if you chill the solution?

As the temperature decreases, the solubility of calcium chloride generally decreases as well, meaning less calcium chloride is able to dissolve in the solution. This is because lower temperatures reduce the kinetic energy of the solvent molecules, making it more difficult for the solute particles to break apart and dissolve.

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Why calcium chloride is added with sodium chloride in metallurgy of sodium?

Calcium chloride is added to sodium chloride in the metallurgy of sodium because it helps lower the melting point of the mixture, making it easier to separate sodium metal from the molten mixture. This lower melting point allows for better efficiency in the electrolysis process.


Why calcium chloride added in sodium chloride to lower the melting point?

The heat of dissolution for calcium chloride in water is greater compared with the same paremeter for sodium chloride; consequently the process of dissolution need more heat from the environment and the freezing point of the water solution is lower.


What are the differences between using salt and calcium chloride for de-icing purposes?

Salt and calcium chloride are both commonly used for de-icing, but there are key differences between the two. Salt, or sodium chloride, is less effective at lower temperatures compared to calcium chloride. Calcium chloride is more effective at melting ice and snow at lower temperatures, making it a better choice for extremely cold conditions. Additionally, calcium chloride is more expensive than salt but requires less material to achieve the same de-icing effect.


Why is water lower than the melting point of sodium chloride?

Sodium chloride is a ionic compound. Generally they have high melting points.


Does calcium chloride affect the temperature of water?

Yes, calcium chloride increases the temperature of water.


How is sodium metal prepared?

Using Downs process, by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. This is done in a Downs Cell in which the NaCl is mixed with calcium chloride to lower the melting point below 700 °C. As calcium is less electropositive than sodium, no calcium will be deposited at the cathode. This method is less expensive than the previous Castner process of electrolyzing sodium hydroxide.


Calcium chloride lowers the temperature at witch water freezes and can be used to melt ice on a city sidewalks and roadways. is that a physical or chemical change?

The use of calcium chloride to lower the freezing temperature of water is a physical change, as it alters the physical state of water without changing its chemical composition. When the ice melts due to the addition of calcium chloride, it is still water chemically.


Which element has a higher melting point potassium or calcium?

Calcium at 860 degrees celsius potassium melts at a mere 65 degrees celsius


Is calcium chloride a. hard and brittle b. soft and waxy c. have a low melting point d. amorphous or e. malleable and ductile Thanks?

c. Calcium chloride is a salt that has a relatively high melting point. It is commonly used as a de-icing agent because of its ability to lower the freezing point of water, making it effective for melting ice and snow.


Why calcium chloride spread on roads during winter season?

When calcium chloride is added to water, it lowers the freezing point. When spread on ice, it has the effect of melting the ice, and turning it to water. Calcium chloride is slightly less corrosive to metals that its "cousin", sodium chloride (salt), and so causes less rusting of cars, bridges, and guard rails.


Why does water have a lower melting point than calcium fluoride?

Water (H2O) has a lower melting point than calcium fluoride (CaF2) because the bonds between water molecules (hydrogen bonds) are weaker than the ionic bonds present in calcium fluoride. Weaker intermolecular forces in water allow it to melt at a lower temperature compared to calcium fluoride.


Does calcium sulfate or sodium chloride form a saturated solution first?

Calcium sulfate (CaSO4) forms a saturated solution first compared to sodium chloride (NaCl) because calcium sulfate has lower solubility in water than sodium chloride. This means that calcium sulfate will reach its maximum solubility point in water sooner than sodium chloride, resulting in the formation of a saturated solution.