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    Sep 8, 2010, 06:35 PM
    Why does ice an salt burn?
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    Sep 8, 2010, 07:53 PM

    Same principle used to make Icecream without a freezer.
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    Sep 8, 2010, 11:31 PM

    It does not actually burn. It bites.

    The salt acts as an impurity when in contact with ice and hence, it lowers the melting point of the ice. Hence, the ice will melt at a much lower temperature and this cold temperature 'bites' skin.
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