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Why does the melting point of ice decrease when salt is added to it?

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When salt is added to ice at low temperatures, its particles start interacting with the ice, and start dissolving in the ice, as a result, ice starts to melt, at lower temperatures. This is the reason why, salt is used to melt ice on roads in cold countries.


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