How does salt make icy roads safe?
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Salt water freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. 0°F is the freezing point of seawater compared to 32°F for fresh, for instance. While different salinities (ratio of salt to water) can affect the exact temperature, the goal of salting roads is to prevent ice from forming by keeping the freezing point of the water below the ambient temperature.
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