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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/15%3A_Water/15.04%3A_Solute_and_SolventThis page discusses how freezing temperatures in winter can harm car radiators, potentially causing issues like broken hoses and cracked engine blocks. It explains the concept of solutions, highlighti...This page discusses how freezing temperatures in winter can harm car radiators, potentially causing issues like broken hoses and cracked engine blocks. It explains the concept of solutions, highlighting how a solute dissolves in a solvent to create a homogeneous mixture. Water is noted as a versatile solvent, forming stable aqueous solutions with various substances, and a true solution is defined as having dissolved particles smaller than 1 nm that do not settle or change when filtered.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/13%3A_States_of_Matter/13.11%3A_MeltingThis page explains melting, defining the melting point as the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. It describes the behavior of solid particles, which vibrate and become more mobile with hea...This page explains melting, defining the melting point as the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. It describes the behavior of solid particles, which vibrate and become more mobile with heat, overcoming attractive forces. Examples include ice melting at 0 °C and sodium chloride at 801 °C. The text highlights the role of intermolecular forces in determining melting points and includes a table of various materials and their respective melting points.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/15%3A_Water/15.08%3A_DissociationThis 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.
