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Why is solid CaCl2 spread on roads in cold countries during winter?


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Melting point: It is defined as the temperature at which the solid starts melting.

Solid CaCl2(Calcium chloride) helps in decreasing the melting point of ice.

  • This helps in the early melting of ice
  • Clearing the road from ice becomes easy.

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