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Any salt(substance) will melt ice.
However, different substances lower the freezing point to different temperatures.
In the UK sodium chloride (NaCl) is commonly used as road salt to melt road ice.
However, calcium chloride is a better salt, but not as abundant.
Have look in Wikioedia under. 'Cryoscopic Connstants).
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∙ 10y agoAlthough it may surprise you, Kosher salt melts ice the very fastest, at least small amounts of ice. Garlic salt melts it pretty fast too.
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∙ 10y agoTHe best salt in this case is calcium chloride.
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∙ 11y agoThe one with the smallest grains.
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∙ 15y agono, actually it is rock salt.
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∙ 14y agorock salt
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∙ 14y agoIt needs to cover the whole ice cube.
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∙ 14y agoYes
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How does baking soda melt ice?
Baking soda is a type of salt so it will melt ice like salt. It will lower the freezing point of water and the ice will melt
Which melts faster salt water or non salty water?
Salt water freezes at a lower temperature, which is why salt is used to melt road ice. In an environment where the temperature is slowly getting warmer as to melt the ice, frozen salt water will melt quicker than ice.
Will flour water or salt water melt an ice cube faster?
Salt water will melt an ice cube faster.
Will salt damage asphalt?
Salt that is used to melt ice in the winter does not damage asphalt. It can cause the asphalt to turn white if too much is used.
When you add salt to ice what happens to the melting point of the ice?
Adding salt to ice decreases its melting point. Adding salt to the top of ice helps melt the ice faster.
Will popcorn salt melt ice?
Yes, the salt on popcorn is common table salt, which can be used to melt ice.
What type of salt is preferred to melt ice?
Rock salt
How does baking soda melt ice?
Baking soda is a type of salt so it will melt ice like salt. It will lower the freezing point of water and the ice will melt
Is salt the same as ice melt?
no, but ice melt is a salt
What type of salt will melt ice faster?
I think it melts the salt does the power!!
Does salt stop ice from melting?
No, salt does not stop ice from melting. In fact if the temperature is not too low it will cause ice to melt.
Is salt the only thing used to melt road ice?
No just salt
How fast does 2 tablespoons of salt melt 5 pints of melted ice?
Instantly, the ice is already melted. If the ice weren't melted, it would depend on what salt was used and the temperature of the salt and the ice. Certain salts, like magnesium chloride, melt ice much faster and at a lower temperature than table salt. If the ice is really cold it won't melt, regardless of what salt is used.
How salt is used?
with food and ice if u want to melt it.
Which melts faster salt water or non salty water?
Salt water freezes at a lower temperature, which is why salt is used to melt road ice. In an environment where the temperature is slowly getting warmer as to melt the ice, frozen salt water will melt quicker than ice.
What is in salt water that it can melt ice?
salt. salt melts ice.
Why is salt used in the winter to treat roadways?
to melt ice on the roads
