How does ice melt work? Let's experiment the science and stuff.

Ice melt is a staple in Canada and winter countries all around the world. But how does this salty wonder work? First let's compare with a real world example of ice speed melting, and then let's get into different ions and answer questions like "Does salt melt snow and ice? Pure water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius but the ions in salts get in the way

00:00 Intro into how ice salt works.
00:33 Testing the speed of ice melting with and without salt.
02:10 Checking the temperature of the liquid with and without ice melt.
03:06 How does salt melt ice? (freezing point depression)

Destructive Creativity and Jonathan Allers are dedicated to providing safe and fun science facts and experiments for all ages. Please practice science safely and responsibly. Always use proper supervision. Now go out and learn something!

[DestructiveCreativity]

Science is used everywhere! Where else can you see science in action?

[rara]

Mountaineering in winter, I sometimes use a small bottle to gather some snow in, and store it in my warm pocket - so it melts and I can drink it. This video makes me think I could bring some small packages of salt and mix them with the snow in the bottle for even better results.

[GodsWordMadeSimple]

Another wonderful video and fantastic explanation, we will be reviewing this one with our child when we do the homemade ice cream experiment here soon so now he can understand why it works!

[lukewagner]

Awesome stuff! Definitely one of my favorite topics.

[megannea.]

Huh, another thing I didn't know I didn't know!