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The salt ions interfere with the hydrogen bonding which pulls the water molecules together into their solid crystalline structure, ice, normally at zero degrees Celsius. The sodium and chloride ions form stronger 'bonds' with the water molecules.
Another view: there's more than one way to explain this phenomenon, but I'm
not sure that the hydrogen bonding idea is really the answer.
A useful link is "General Chemistry Online: Why does salt melt ice?"
What else can I help you with?
What would be the final freezing point of water be if 3 mol of sugar were added to 1 kg of water?
-5.58 C
What does salt have to do with the freezing point of water?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water by disrupting the formation of ice crystals. When salt is added to water, it interferes with the hydrogen bonding between water molecules, making it more difficult for them to organize into a solid lattice structure. This results in the need for lower temperatures to freeze the saltwater solution compared to pure water.
Does salt affect the temperature of water -boiling point - freezing point?
i would opt for the Freezing point. salt decreases the freezing point of water. so if water would normally freeze at 0C, saltwater would freeze at -3C.
Why is the freezing point for ocean water lower than fresh water?
Ocean water contains salt, which lowers its freezing point compared to fresh water. This is because salt disrupts the formation of ice crystals, requiring colder temperatures for freezing to occur in ocean water.
Does rock salt effect the freezing point of water?
Rock salt is simply a naturally occuring compound of sodium chloride (the same stuff that is in the shaker on your table). Already a solid, it doesn't really have a freezing point. In a solution of 23% by weight in water, the freezing point is -21.12 oC.
What is the factor that lowers the freezing point of water?
The factor that lowers the freezing point of water is the presence of dissolved substances, such as salt or sugar, in the water.
What is the Freezing point of cider?
Cider is not a standard product. In fact in some countries it is a non-alcoolic drink in others it contains alcohol. Any substance mixed with water lowers its freezing point [from that of water] and the extent of that shift depends on the amount of the substance.
What is the Effect of salt on water?
it lowers the freezing point of the water
What does adding antifreeze to water do?
It lowers the freezing point.
What evaporate faster salt water or regular water?
Regular water evaporates faster because salt or any kind of solute (the substance that dissolves) raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point.
Why is salt better than grit to melt ice?
when any substance is dissolved in water, it lowers the freezing point of the substance per concentration of solution. NaCl, commonly known as salt, dissolves very readily in water, lowering the freezing point and thus making water freeze at a lower temperature.
Which compound can be used as the antifreeze in cars radiators by mixing with water?
Any substance that lowers the freezing point of water such as ethylene glycol or propylene glycol which are commonly added to water
Why does salt make water colder?
because it lowers the freezing point
How does salt effect the properties of water?
Salt increases the boiling point of water and lowers its freezing point.
How does dissolving a substance in water affect how it freezes?
Dissolving a substance in water typically lowers the freezing point of the solution compared to pure water. This is because the solute molecules disrupt the formation of ice crystals, requiring the solution to be cooled to a lower temperature before freezing can occur.
How does an antifreeze prevent freezing in cold months and overheating and boiling?
It lowers the freezing point and raises the boiling point of water.
What would be the final freezing point of water be if 3 mol of sugar were added to 1 kg of water?
-5.58 C
