Question

Why is salt put on roads and pavements in winter

Answer 1

Answer:

Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water via a process called freezing point depression. The freezing point of the water is lowered once the salt is added, so it the salt makes it more difficult for water to freeze.

Answer 2

Question:-

Why is salt put on roads and pavements in winter?

Answer:-

As the ice melts into puddles of salty water, it will spread to the surrounding roads, mixing with other nearby ice.

• Salt causes a phenomenon called freezing point depression, which means it lowers the freezing point of water.