This page discusses the hazards of winter ice on roads and sidewalks and the use of deicing salts like sodium chloride and calcium chloride to melt ice. It explains the dissociation of these ionic com...This page discusses the hazards of winter ice on roads and sidewalks and the use of deicing salts like sodium chloride and calcium chloride to melt ice. It explains the dissociation of these ionic compounds into individual ions when dissolved in water, contrasting this with nonionic compounds, such as sucrose, which do not dissociate. The importance of understanding these processes for effective winter road maintenance is also highlighted.
