Mystery #1Tier 2mixtures / solutions
Why does sprinkling salt melt ice on the roads?
On a frozen winter morning, gritters scatter salt and the ice turns to slush. Salt isn't warm; it's the same cold temperature as the ice. So how can adding cold salt melt frozen water?
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