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What is the effect of salt on cold water?

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Asked by sundaram, 27 Jan 09:00 pm
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Rock salt melts ice by lowering the freezing temperature of water
Answered by Quest, 27 Jan 10:28 pm

 
  
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It retains heat for longer period.
Answered by MAdhavan Avadhany, 27 Jan 09:02 pm

 
  
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