A Pinch of Salt Primary Science Enhancement Project

What is industry? Where things are made.

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The Uses of Salt To flavour food Washing powder and cleaners Preserving food In dishwashers Medicines and Antiseptics Image courtesy of Academia Barilla

Did you know that salt is also used to make... Adhesives Car tyres Cling film Fabric softener Floor tiles Hair conditioners Mothballs Paint and paint stripper Rain coats Rust remover Stain removers Shoes Skin creams Tents Wall paper Salt has over 14,000 uses in industry

Image courtesy of Salt is spread on the roads to keep ice away

Road Maintenance Team Dear Scientists At the Road Maintenance Team we are always concerned with keeping the roads safe. During the winter, the night temperatures fall and the roads can become very icy. We need to stop this ice from forming and making the roads dangerous. We would like you to investigate the effect that salt has on ice. Yours faithfully Steve Highway (Engineer)