How Does Salt Melt Ice?

How Does Salt Melt IceReactions explains how salt is used to melt ice.

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Winter weather can mean treacherous driving across much of the country. Road crews spread rock salt all over the highways and byways, but why? This week, we break down the chemistry that keeps the roads safe when bad weather hits.

Special thanks to Pedro Alvarez, Ph.D., P.E. of Rice University for his help with this episode.