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Chemistry · L3 · Freezing Point Depression

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Dissolved particles block water molecules from locking into an ice crystal, so salty water must get colder before it freezes.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Pure waterfreezes at 0°CDissolve saltinto the waterNa+ and Cl- ions getin the way of watermolecules lining upFreezing point dropsbelow 0°CSalted roads resist ice;ice-cream salt makesthe ice bath colder

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