Watch frost form before your eyes as you learn about deposition – the process where water vapor transforms directly into ice crystals. You'll discover how salt affects freezing temperatures and see ...

Scientifically speaking, the term “crystal” refers to any solid that has an ordered chemical structure. This means that its parts are arranged in a precisely ordered pattern, like bricks in a wall.

Epsom salt can melt ice but does so slowly because of its crystal structure. Sea salt melts ice faster than Epsom salt due to its higher surface area. Kosher salt provides additional traction when ...