Make it COLD!
Overview
Adding salt to ice changes the way the newly melted water freezes.
Chemicals
Materials
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~5 mL warm water
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3 scoops salt
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Ice chips
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Glass beaker
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Test tube
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Nuffield spatula
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Test tube holder
Procedure
The Science Behind the Reaction
Salt works to lower the freezing point of water so the water can become colder than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (zero degrees Celsius) before it turns to ice.
Keep Experimenting!
Try your hand at homemade ice cream with your newfound knowledge of how salt impacts ice.