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What are the applications of the principle of depression in freezing point ? |
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Answer» Solution :The applications of the principle of depression in freezingpoint are : (1) In cold countries the frozen ice on roads and footpaths during winter is melted by spraying salts like sodium chloride or `CaCl_(2)` which depresses the freezing point of water. (2) De-icingof aeroplances and airports is carried out by using salts. (3) Ethylene glycol is USED as a COMMON automobile antifreeze since it is NONVOLATILE and soluble in water. Therefore it is ALSO used as COOLANT in automobile radiators. |
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