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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.

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What is the best salt to use on roads?

The best is calcium chloride; but because this is expensive rock salt is used.


How can sodium be used in everyday lives?

You can eat table salt or use rock salt on roads to melt snow and ice in the winter.


Is rock salt or table salt better for the roads?

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What salt does Indiana use to melt the ice on roads?

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Why is rock salt used on icy roads and not road salt?

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Is rock salt beneficial for blood pressure?

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When should you apply rock salt?

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Why sodium chloride used on roads in winter?

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