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Salt added to ice will lower the freezing point of water. Thus water, which normally freezes at 32F, with salt added will freeze at a lower temperature. So salt doesn't actually "melt" the ice and snow, it just allows the water to exist as a liquid near its freezing point rather than a solid.
Ice is solid water-vapor water system in equlibrium. Adding salt to the system disrupts the equilibrium by increasing the number of particles in the vapor. So the ice melts to re-establish the equilibrium of the vapor. The idea too is that the added particles disrupt the solid water bonds, where the water and salt dissolve into one another, creating a solution with a lower freezing point.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt melts the snow and ice faster so people can drive on roads safer.
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∙ 13y agoThe city or town puts road salt on the streets to help the snow melt faster and it is helps lower the risk of getting in a snow related accident.
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∙ 12y agoSalt lowers the freezing point of water - when you salt roads, they become icy at lower temperatures. Salting roads can help prevent them from being icy, keeping them safer.
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∙ 12y agoSalt lowers the freezing point of water, so the roads won't freeze over.
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What is the best to put on outside steps when it snows?
you can put grit down chinks of salt down and gravel down
Do you put down the salt before or after the snow?
It is smarter to put down salt before the snow comes. Once the snow has begun, it may be harder to melt any ice that has begun to form.
Why do people put salt and sand on the road what do they do individually?
The salt will melt the snow and ice, but can really damage the roads. The Sand creates more traction and will not cause damage to the roads.
How road salt gets into groundwater and what effects it has?
The salt dissolves which causes it to evaporate then it melts down into the ground being put into the grounwater and then pollutes the groundwater effecting our health in a bad way.
Why do you use rock salt for roads?
you put rocksalt on the road in winter because it has a lower freezing temperature than water. that means that it will put more grip on roads and will also melt the ice, because of a chemical reaction.
Should i put salt down before it snows?
It's up to you, man.
What do you put on a road when it snows?
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What is the best to put on outside steps when it snows?
you can put grit down chinks of salt down and gravel down
Why do we put salt in the sidewalk?
Salt is often put on the sidewalk during or after it snows. This is because salt lowers the freezing point of ice. This is often just enough to melt snow at subfreezing temperatures.
In Britain when it snows why do the council put salt grit every wear when most people love the snow?
because its hard to drive in the snow.. and its 'everywhere' not every wear
Is it safe to put salt into raw eggs before cooking?
Yes, it's safe to salt eggs before cooking them.
Does salt work when the bread is wet?
yes it will, but it is better to put salt in the dough before you cook it
Why do people put salt on the ground when it snows?
Salt is usually placed on roads or walkways to minimize the chance of slipping on ice. Not only does it cause more friction between the ice and what's on the ice, but when salt is added to water it lowers the water's freezing point so that ice will not develop as easily.
If you were to grill a steak would it be better to put salt on it before or after you cooked it Explain why in terms of osmosis?
I would salt at least 40 minutes before cooking under the grill, allowing the salt to dissolve into the meat. If time doesn't allow, I would salt just before grilling, allowing the salt to remain on the surface.
What causes the ice to melt when you put salt on the road?
because water with a solute has a lower freezing point than pure water. the freezing temp of water is 0 C but salt water is about -1.8 C it lowers with the amount of salt added to the road.
Do you put down the salt before or after the snow?
It is smarter to put down salt before the snow comes. Once the snow has begun, it may be harder to melt any ice that has begun to form.
What do you put on bridges to keep horses from slipping?
They put salt on it to help the horses since the silver or other material is too cold.The salt even helps cars and other machines to stay on the road.
