A scientific discussion about how adding salt to water reduces its freezing point, including equations and a challenge to experiment with super saturated salt solution. The chapter encourages conducting the experiment at home for a hands-on understanding of the concept.
What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist.
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