We add salty ‘grit’ to icy surfaces - like roads - to make them less slippery. Let’s explore how we can use this idea to make some tasty ice cream.
Let’s experiment to see what salt does to ice!
We expect ice to melt as it gets warmer, so it can be surprising to see the temperature getting colder!
And the best part? You can use this to make homemade ice cream!
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