The positive areas of the water molecules surround the negative Chloride ions. The negative areas of the water molecules surround the positive sodium ions. As the attractions from the water molecules ...

Researchers estimate about 25 million metric tons of sodium chloride are used to deice roads during the winter season across the U.S. New research found that road salts can contaminate water supplies ...

The so-called ionocaloric effect is also reversible. Removing ions from a system can heat it up. This phenomenon could ...

After a recent snowfall, the use of road salt has resumed, following last year's report suggesting Calgary's reliance on ...