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Why does salt
dissollve in water act as an antifreeze

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It dissolves the hydrogen in water
User Gajendra D Ambi
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Salt disrupt the bonds of hydrogen in water. This makes the freezing point of water decrease. In other words, as the saltiness increases, the freezing point decreases. This is why salt dissolved in water acts as antifreeze. Best of luck to you, my buddy.
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