It's an age-old question. In the debate over when to salt a pot of water, who's right? Place your bets, and brace yourself for what you may not want to hear. Many cooks have heard that if they salt ...

A South Korean research team has experimentally uncovered the principle behind salt dissolution by observing the phenomenon at an atomic level. The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology ...

The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

Road-salting season is upon us. With icy roads and walkways looming throughout winter—and late fall or early spring, depending on your relationship with the La Niña vs. El Niño climate patterns—salt ...

Students will be able to make measurements showing that whether the process is a change of state, dissolving, or a chemical reaction, the total mass of the substances does not change. Note: In the ...

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a natural compound that people claim can treat constipation, relieve pain, and relax muscles. However, research into its therapeutic use is limited. Epsom salt is ...