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Does salt affect the freezing point of water and why?

April 26, 2017affect freezing point Salt water

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Does salt affect the freezing point of water and why?

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WHY: Because when you add salt to water it increases the density water freezes at 0 degrees at 1 atmosphere pressure. Salts density is 2170kg/m3 and water density is around 1000kg/m3, so by adding them you get a relatively heavier liquid. which changes the freezing and boiling points.