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Are crystals grown with salt considered a living thing?

No. A salt crystal is not considered a living thing.


Is rock salt and salt the same thing?

Yes, cooking salt = table salt = rock salt = salt = halite = sodium chloride = NaCl


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

Rock salt is used on icy roads because it has larger granules that are more effective at providing traction. Road salt, which is a finer grain, is more commonly used to melt ice and snow on road surfaces. Rock salt is also less expensive and more readily available.


Are rock salt and table salt the same thing chemically?

yes


Is salt the only thing used to melt road ice?

No just salt


How is road salt made?

Table salt is obtained from rock salt (from mines) or from sea salt by refining up to 97 % NaCl or more. Common procedures include filtering of the solution and crystallization/recrystallization.


What happens to rock salt to make bleach I have a chemistry project entitled From Rock Salt To Bleach and I don't have a clue?

I have to do this work as well. The only thing i can find is that rock salt can also be used as a sort of bleach. I have to do this work as well. The only thing i can find is that rock salt can also be used as a sort of bleach.


Is rock salt organic?

Rock salt is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium chloride and is not considered organic. It is not derived from living organisms and does not meet the criteria for organic certification.


Why do you use rock salt?

To melt the ice and snow and to give your tires grip on the road.


Is pink Himalayan salt alkaline?

Pink Himalayan salt is not alkaline. It is a type of rock salt that contains various minerals, but it is not considered alkaline.


How did road salt get its name?

salt + road = road salt... keep it up


Where to get road salt?

Road salt is impure salt directly extracted from mines.