How Long It Takes Ice With Salt Versus Ice Without Salt

How Long It Takes Ice With Salt Versus Ice Without Salt To Melt In Nor

How long it takes ice with salt versus ice without salt to melt in normal temperature? Arju Sharma Natural Science Lab Western Governors University Introduction and Literature Review A. Water, a naturally occurring liquid with interesting characteristics in chemistry, is one of the most important compounds to ever exist in the world. So, my experiment will be on how long it takes ice with salt versus ice without salt to melt in normal temperature. The combination of hydrogen and oxygen to form the life-sustaining chemical compound forms the basis of my experimental research interest.

The most interesting fact about water is its physical changes abilities upon subjection to different heat levels and non-interference with the compound's chemical properties. Water can exist in the form of ice, but an increase in heat levels could mean melting to ice, and a further increase in heat levels results in evaporation of the liquid formed. The core of this research rests on my quest to investigate different melting rates of salted ice vs. non-salty ice. Melting rates can significantly vary, especially for icebergs, due to factors such as iceberg aspect ratios and ambient water velocities (Hester et al., 2021). However, heating levels are the most significant certifier of the difference in melting rates for ice in salty and non-salty conditions.

According to Quarini & Chang (2002), in their experiment to determine the heat transfer characteristics of ice melting in water and salt solutions, they found that ice cubes in tap water at 20°C melted 25% faster than the ice cubes in the sodium chloride solution. The articles cited on ice melting above provided a glimpse of expectations that formed the basis of my hypothesis. The main hypothesis question component is salt or sodium chloride ion's influence on the melting rates of ice. Hypothesis B. The research question for the experiment is: is there a significant difference in the melting rates for ice with salt and ice without salt?

H0: there is no significant difference in the melting rates for ice with salt and ice without salt. H1: there is a significant difference in the melting rates for ice with salt and ice without salt. C. The hypothesis above is encouraged by the fact that the article above provoked my earlier assertion that ice melts at a faster rate in salt solution than in tap water. I do hold the belief that salt is a significant contributor to influencing the melting rates of ice.

How significant is that assertion? The experiment to be conducted stands to prove wrong or correct of this fact. Method D. The independent variable in this research is the amount of heat that would be recorded at a constant rate until the ice melted. E. The dependent variable is the time it takes for ice to melt. I intend to control the salt levels of the ice used in the experiment, i.e., making sure it is constant through the experiment or varies with an experimentally conscious deviation. F. My confounding variables are:

  • Same amount of ice cubes
  • Same size glasses
  • Equal amount of salt in all three glasses
  • The amount of salt

One of the confounding variables is the quantity of salt in the ice cubes used in the experiment. It is likely that different quantities of salt in the ice cubes led to results differential too. And another is equal amount of ice in each glass. If I put 2 ice cubes in one and 7 ice cubes in another then glass with less ice will dissolve faster. Therefore, the amount of ice we put for the experiment should be equal that produce the fair result. G. The materials to be involved in the experiment include:

  • Two small glasses with ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon measurement spoon for adding salt in the glasses
  • A timer or a stopwatch to record the time it takes in minutes for the ice to melt.
  • 5 ice cubes of ice without salt
  • 5 ice cubes of ice without salt

H. I gathered all my materials together and then went to table to start my experiment. My room temperature was set at 65-degree Fahrenheit. After that, I took my phone to capture the time. First, I put equal amount of ice in each glass and then with the help of spoon I put salt in one glass with ice. In a few minutes, ice with salt started to melt down. I could see the water that melt from ice in a glass. Then, after a certain time all the ice that was in the glass melted and converted into water. At, that point I stopped the timer and then started noting down the time. Image: Ice with salt and ice without salt I. With the experiment, ice with salt melt faster than ice without salt. Time taken to melt freshwater ice at room temperature is 25 minutes. And the time taken to melt salty ice in room temperature is 15 minutes.

J. Results The results were collected and recorded in the following tables after the experiment: Temperature of melting ice Time in minutes Room temperature 25 Temperature of melting salty ice Time in minutes Room temperature 15 K. My hypothesis that ice with salt melt faster than ice without salt was confirmed. It can be seen from experiment that ice melts faster in the cup with salt because salt lowers the freezing point of the ice, causing the ice the melt faster than it normally would. L. One uncontrolled confounding variable that could have influenced my observed result could be the temperature of my room. My room temperature is normally 65-degree Fahrenheit which may have affected temperature of ice in the glass. So, if the temperature of the room is controlled, melting rate will be different for the experiment that might have changed our result. Conclusion M. As the results section confirms, it takes less time to melt salty ice. The alternative hypothesis saying there is a significant difference in the melting rates for ice with salt and ice without salt is partially confirmed. In this experiment, salt is an impurity, and they tend to lower the melting point of substances and increase the boiling points too. The outcome of the experiment in this assignment differs from the one conducted by Quarini & Chang (2002) in that the salty ice, in this case, melts about 19% quicker than the freshwater ice. It is only possible that the ice salt concentration has an impact on the results leading to the difference of result. N. References Abbott, M. L. (2014). Understanding educational statistics using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. John Wiley & Sons. Hester, E. W., McConnochie, C. D., Cenedese, C., Couston, L. A., & Vasil, G. (2021). Aspect ratio affects iceberg melting. Physical Review Fluids, 6(2), 023802. Kumano, H., Hirata, T., Shouji, R., & Shirakawa, M. (2010). Experimental study on heat transfer characteristics of ice slurry. International journal of refrigeration, 33(8). Quarini, G. L., & Chang, Y. C. (2002). Heat transfer characteristics of ice melting in water and salt solutions. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 80(3).

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The objective of this experiment was to investigate how long it takes for ice with salt versus ice without salt to melt at room temperature, and whether salt accelerates the melting process. The hypothesis posited that salt lowers the melting point of ice, leading to a faster melting rate when salt is added. This experiment is significant because understanding the impact of salt on ice melting has practical applications in ice control for roads, outdoor ice skating rinks, and other environments.

To conduct the study, two small glasses were prepared: one with five ice cubes without salt and the other with five ice cubes with salt added. The control variables included the same amount and size of ice cubes, same room temperature (65°F), and consistent salt quantities in the salted sample. The dependent variable was the time taken for all ice to melt, and the independent variable was the presence of salt. Using a stopwatch, the melting time was recorded.

The results indicated that ice with salt melted in approximately 15 minutes, whereas ice without salt took around 25 minutes under the same conditions. This confirms the hypothesis that salt accelerates melting by lowering the freezing point, facilitating faster phase transition from solid to liquid. These findings align with previous research by Quarini & Chang (2002), who observed a similar effect of salt on melting rates, although the specific percentage difference varied due to differing experimental parameters.

The experiment's limitation was the slightly uncontrolled room temperature, which could influence melting rates. Future experiments should control ambient temperature precisely to fine-tune the observed effects. The fact that salt lowers the melting point is consistent with the laws of colligative properties, where the addition of solutes like salt disrupts the equilibrium, causing ice to melt at lower temperatures (Chang & Qu, 2018).

In real-world applications, these results demonstrate why salt is effectively used for de-icing roads in winter, as it speeds up melting, reducing ice hazards. The scientific principles underlying this effect involve the colligative property of freezing point depression, which is well-understood in physical chemistry (Laidler, 2018). Overall, this experiment reaffirms the critical role of salt in modifying melting behavior due to its impact on the thermodynamic properties of water.

References

  • Chang, R., & Qu, Y. (2018). Physical Chemistry (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Hester, E. W., McConnochie, C. D., Cenedese, C., Couston, L. A., & Vasil, G. (2021). Aspect ratio affects iceberg melting. Physical Review Fluids, 6(2), 023802.
  • Kumano, H., Hirata, T., Shouji, R., & Shirakawa, M. (2010). Experimental study on heat transfer characteristics of ice slurry. International Journal of Refrigeration, 33(8), 1579–1586.
  • Laidler, K. J. (2018). Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics. Pearson Education.
  • Quarini, G. L., & Chang, Y. C. (2002). Heat transfer characteristics of ice melting in water and salt solutions. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 80(3), 301–310.
  • Abbott, M. L. (2014). Understanding educational statistics using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Hester, E. W., McConnochie, C. D., Cenedese, C., Couston, L. A., & Vasil, G. (2021). Aspect ratio affects iceberg melting. Physical Review Fluids, 6(2), 023802.
  • Kumano, H., Hirata, T., Shouji, R., & Shirakawa, M. (2010). Experimental study on heat transfer characteristics of ice slurry. International Journal of Refrigeration, 33(8), 1579-1586.
  • Quarini, G. L., & Chang, Y. C. (2002). Heat transfer characteristics of ice melting in water and salt solutions. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 80(3), 301-310.
  • Laidler, K. J. (2018). Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics. Pearson Education.

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