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No, it makes it melt faster.

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What is minimum concentration of salt to melt snow?

Salt just lowers the freezing point of water. It makes it so it has to be colder for snow to stick. It will not melt snow that is already there. In fact it will just make it harder.


How long does it take for salt to melt snow?

Sand is not used to melt snow, it is just used to increase friction, so the snow is not as slippery. Salt is used to melt snow, not sand. And salt works quite rapidly (but the actual speed will depend upon the ambient temperature).


Would putting salt on snow be dangerous?

no the salt only makes the snow melt faster


Salt used to melt snow?

yes it is


How can you melt snow in your yard?

You can salt your yard.


What is snow salt?

Snow salt, also known as rock salt or ice melt, is a type of salt used to melt snow and ice on roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. It works by lowering the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt more quickly. Snow salt is commonly spread before or during snowfall to prevent the buildup of ice.


How do you make rock salt to make the snow melt?

During the dissolution in water sodium chloride release the heat of solution.


What is placed on snow so can melt?

Usually salt.


Do ice cubes melt faster when salt is added?

yes they do melt faster like you know in the winter how you put salt out in the snow and it melts the snow,well that proves it


Does the formula of salt matter when it comes to melting snow?

How cool is it that I found this question? I did this for my science project. Yes, it does matter. People in the north melt snow all the time with salt. I did an experiment (a common one, but I had a good reason to do it) and it proved that salt keeps the water around it from freezing as fast, and helps it melt slower. The formula is a big deal. This actually has a bit to do with global warming. Salt from oceans (and the Great Salt Lake) eventually get to places where snow falls often, and it melts more snow than what is supposed to be melted. Pretty neat, huh?


What does salt do to ice and snow?

Salt lowers the freezing point of water, which causes ice and snow to melt. When salt is applied to ice or snow, it forms a solution with the water, making it harder for ice to form and easier for existing ice to melt.


What melts snow and ice effectively?

Salt is commonly used to melt snow and ice effectively.