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Salt freezes slower (i.e. at a lower temperature) than fresh water. Generally the greater the level of dissolved substances, the harder it is for ice crystals to form, so the greater the level of cooling required. Completely saturated saltwater freezes at -6°F / -21.1° C. == ==
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What freezes faster saltwater or plainwater?
Plain water because the salt in the other water lowers the freezing point. All molecules must line up in order to freeze, therefore if adding salt, the Na and CL must line up with the water molecules in order to freeze. With plain water, the molecules line up faster and thus freeze faster.
Which freezes faster out of salt water sugar water and tap water and why?
Assuming there are equal concentrations of salt and sugar in each sample, the sugar water will freeze faster. Salt dissociates into its ions when dissolved, giving two ions for ever salt molecule. Because freezing point depression depends only on concentration, and the concentration of ions is double that of the sugar, sugar will freeze faster.
Salt water and tap water which one freezes faster?
fresh water freezes at a higher temperature so should freeze before salt water. This is because when you dissolve substances in water you get freezing point depression this is where they need colder temperature to freeze. So this is why things like jam, vodka won't freeze in most home freezers even though they contain alot of water they also have alot of dissolved substances. Also why salt is spread on roads to melt the ice.
Which freeze faster salt water or tap water?
Put both in the freezer and use a timer. It must be in a freezer, because if you have ever heard of super-cooled water, a lack of vibrations causes water to remain liquid below the normal freezing point (0 degrees Celsius), that is if it is not disturbed at all.
What are the differences between salt water and fresh water?
the difference between salt water and fresh water is that salt water is from the ocean and fresh water is water that hasn't gotten to the ocean and so the water is clean, And you can only drink fresh water not salt water
Which freeze faster fresh water or salt water?
Fresh water.
Does salt water freeze faster or slower than fresh water?
Salt water is slower.
Will tap water freeze faster than salt water?
Fresh water freezes faster than salt water, yes.
Why does fresh water freeze faster then salt water?
because it doesn't have any hing in it.
What freeze faster salt or water?
Water will freeze faster than salt water.
What water freeze faster salt water your fresh water?
fresh water freezed faster than salt containing water due to less impurities and strong hydrogen bonding exists in purified water SADE-RRK
Does water that is denser than normal like salt water freeze faster?
On the contrary, it takes longer for salt water to freeze - it freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water does.
Does tea or juice or fresh water or salt water freeze faster?
Fresh water is probably the likely candidate. If you add salt to a liquid, its freezing point lowers. Meaning, it would need a lower temperature for it to freeze.
What will freeze in less than an hour salt or tap water?
Salt water freezes at a lower temp than fresh, meaning colder. It may freeze faster when chilled enough be cause the salt would disrupt the plateo of the water so it may freeze faster.
Does salt water freeze faster than sugar water?
no salt water does not freeze faster than sugar.
Why does salt water melt faster than fresh water?
The salt is sea water accelerates the thawing process because it lowers the freeze point of the water.
Does salt water or plain water freeze faster?
Pure water freeze faster.
