When salt is dissolved in water, the freezing point of the water
A
increases
B
decreases
C
remains the same
D
increases and later decrease
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The salt in the water (same for any other impurities) lowers the freezing point of the solution so that water freezes at a lower temperature.
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