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Fresh-water ice will melt faster in salt water than it will in fresh water or in the open air. Ice forms when water molecules are cooled down enough to arrange into solid crystals. Salt will, basically, get between the water molecules and make it harder for them to form crystals.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhen salt is applied to ice, it starts to melt it but as it melts it, it actually makes it colder. In victorian/edwardian times they used to use ice and salt to make ice-cream!!!
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∙ 9y agoWhen you put salt on ice, the salt will melt it. Many people put rock salt down in the wintertime to help and melt ice on their driveways and/or sidewalks.
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∙ 14y agoSalt makes ice melt.
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∙ 12y agothey lower the freezing point of ice
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Why do people use salt on icy roads?
because it will melt the ice on the sidewalks.
Can you put dry ice in salt water?
Yes, you can put dry ice in salt water. It will bubble furiously and cool down the salt water.
Why does salt melt ice the fastest?
salt water freezing temperatureWhen you place salt on the ice it starts to disolve making a saltwater solution .Salt water has a lower freezing point than water; therefore, the ice melts until the temperature of the water reaches the freezing temperature of salt water at that particular concentration.
Does salt affect how fast ice melt in a cup of water?
Salt affects how fast ice melts in a cup of water. When you add salt, the melting process will be faster but it will only affect the part of the ice cube that comes into contact with salt.
Why does the string stick to the ice when you put salt on it?
The salt temporarily melts the ice. The melted water flows over the string. The water refreezes on top of the string.
Why does salt melt ice faster than sugar or sand?
Salt. Salt dissolves in water, and causes the freezing point to fall; this causes the ice to melt. Sugar does not have this effect, and chalk doesn't dissolve in water.
Effect of common salt on ice?
Dissolving a salt (NaCl, CaCl2) in water the heat of dissolution is released and the melting point of ice is then decreased.
Will dry ice melt on contact with salt?
No, dry ice will not melt on contact with salt. In the first place, dry ice does not melt. It does not have a liquid phase under normal atmospheric pressure. It transforms from solid to gas, which is called sublimation. Dry ice sublimes, rather than melts. Secondly, salt has no effect on the sublimation of dry ice. Salt has an effect on frozen water, but it does not have an effect on frozen carbon dioxide. Salt is soluble in water, it is not soluble in carbon dioxide.
Does salt melt ice faster than oil?
Yes, salt dissolves in water and when it dissolves, some heat is produced that causes more ice to melt and dissolve more salt. Salt lowers the freezing point of water so the water that melted from the heat of solution will not re-freeze. Salt has little effect on the ice on a road, initially. Pressure on the ice from traffic causes the ice to melt. If salt crystals have been sprinkled on the ice the effect is improved. Oil, on the other hand, does not dissolve in water to any effective extent at all. It would have no effect on lowering the freezing point of water. It could insulate the ice from being heated by warm air or if the oil is very dark in color, it could absorb heat from solar radiation and melt the ice. That effect is what causes ice to melt when soot and cinders are sprinkled on it.
Do plants grow better in ice water or salt water?
well i did a science project involving that and i got in my results ice water is better for the plant and will make it grow taller and salt water will effect the stems
Does the amount of salt you add to water effect the temperature of the melting point of the ice?
yes
Does ice water or salt ice water cool a soda fastest?
salt ice water
Why do people use salt on icy roads?
because it will melt the ice on the sidewalks.
What is in salt water that it can melt ice?
salt. salt melts ice.
What is salts effect on ice?
The salt will quickly melt the ice
Is salt water able to turn to ice?
No, salt water is not able to turn to ice.
What effects does baking soda have on melting ice?
Baking soda is classified as a salt. As such, it has a similar effect as table salt when placed on ice, helping it melt by lowering the freezing point. of the water.
