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When common salt is added into ice, ______________.

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its melting point decreases

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its melting point increases

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C

its melting point does not change

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it becomes harder

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Solution

The correct option is A its melting point decreases
When common salt is added to ice, its melting point decreases so ice melt to form water. Thus, option A is correct.

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