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when salt is added to water how does it affect the water's freezing points? Explain the science behind how this works at the particle level for water and salt?

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Under normal conditions, water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. However by, adding salt, the water will cause the freezing point to become lower.
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