When salt is dissolved in water, the freezing point of the water
PHYSICS
WAEC 2013
When salt is dissolved in water, the freezing point of the water
- A. increases
- B. decreases
- C. remains the same
- D. increases and later decrease
Correct Answer: B. decreases
Explanation
The salt in the water (same for any other impurities) lowers the freezing point of the solution so that water freezes at a lower temperature.
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