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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.
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∙ 15y agoPure water freezes faster than water with impurities. If tap water has a lesser concentration of impurities than salt water the tap water will freeze faster. Some municipalities who have petroleum products in the tap water will likely freeze after the salt water.
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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.
What is the variable of adding salt to tap water?
it will take longer to freeze
Will salt tap or bottled water freeze faster?
The freezing rate in order of fastest to slowest would be: tap water, bottled water and then salt water. Although it's a toss up between bottled water and tap water. The more sodium content of a solution, the slower the rate of freezing. In fact, a supersaterated sodium solution has to have a temperature of -21 degrees Celsius in order to freeze. Any temperature above that, will cause the salt to melt the ice. That is why they use use salt on icy roadways in the winter. If the ambient temperature is below -21 degrees celsius however, ice on the roads won't help. So salt water would be the last to freeze. Why did I say tap water before bottled water? Bottled water usually, but not always, comes from natural springs. Although some people prefer this water over tap water, spring water can contain minerals, such as sodium (salt), calcium, which can slow the rate of freezing, unless the temperature is low enough. Tap water is wastewater that has been treated with chemicals (such as chlorine) and and filtered prior to it being sent to your home. The addition of these chemicals shouldn't slow down the rate of freeze and that's why I said it's a toss up between bottled and tap water. The difference in chemical make-up shouldn't interfere with the freeze rate, especially in a home freezer. Note that water at room temperature tends to freeze slighlty faster then cold water in a home freezer.
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.
Does tap water or salt water cause metals to rust faster and why?
Most likely salt water. The salt accelerates the rate of corrosion, plus it has the oxygen needed for the metal to rust. Tap water has the oxygen too but with the salt also, it would cause the metal to rust more rapidly.
How does salt water freeze faster than tap water?
It doesn't. Tap water freezes faster than salt water.
Will tap water freeze faster than salt water?
Fresh water freezes faster than salt water, yes.
Will salt water freeze faster than tap water?
no, but happens reverse.
What freezes faster in less than an hour salt or tap water?
Tap water would freeze faster but salt water would allow the waters freezing point to be lowered.
Which water freezes faster salt water or sugar water?
Sugar water freezes faster than salt water. However, regular tap water will freeze faster than either salt, or sugar water.
Which will freeze the faster between salt water sugar water and tap water?
Tap Water because adding substances to the water (salt or sugar) reduce the rate at which water will form ice crystals, making it freeze at a lower temperature.
Which will freeze fastest tap water tap salt water and tap sugared water?
Plain Tap water would freeze fastest.Adding salt or sugar to tap water will cause a depression/decrease in freezing point. Hence it will be harder to freeze the tap salt or sugar water.
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.
Which would freeze faster salt water or tap water with examples?
Tap water would freeze faster. That's the reason road crews apply salt to streets in the winter time. The salt water keeps the roads in a liquid state down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. Tap water is more like freezing rain. It freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Why does tap water freeze faster than tap water?
No, it isn't faster, tap water freezes just at the same temperature as tap water
What would freeze quicker tap water or salt water?
Tap water.
