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How does sprinkling of salt help in clearing the snow covered roads in hilly areas ? Explain the phenomenon involved in the process.

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Solution :When salt is spread over SNOW covered roads, snow starts melting from the surface because ofthe DEPRESSION in freezing point of water. Now, water will freeze at a lower temperature. At the PREVAILING temperature, water will remain as liquid and not in the FORM of ICE. This helps in clearing the roads.


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