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The freezing point of pure water is 0C0 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}, but adding salt to water changes its freezing point. During a science experiment, Patrick finds a solution of salt water that has a freezing point of 6C-6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}. \newlineWhich of these describes the freezing point of the salt water? \newline(A) colder than pure water's freezing point \newline(B) warmer than pure water's freezing point

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Q. The freezing point of pure water is 0C0 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}, but adding salt to water changes its freezing point. During a science experiment, Patrick finds a solution of salt water that has a freezing point of 6C-6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}. \newlineWhich of these describes the freezing point of the salt water? \newline(A) colder than pure water's freezing point \newline(B) warmer than pure water's freezing point
  1. Identify Freezing Points: Identify the freezing point of pure water and the freezing point of the salt water solution. Pure water freezes at 0C0 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}, and the salt water solution freezes at 6C-6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}.
  2. Compare Temperatures: Compare the two temperatures to determine which is lower. Since 6C-6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C} is less than 0C0 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{C}, the salt water solution has a lower freezing point than pure water.
  3. Choose Correct Answer: Choose the correct answer based on the comparison. The correct choice is (A) colder than pure water's freezing point, because 6C-6 \, ^\circ\mathrm{C} is indeed colder than 0C0 \, ^\circ\mathrm{C}.

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