Can Anti-Freeze Freeze? Investigating its Freezing Point for a College Project

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This discussion centers on the inquiry into whether antifreeze can freeze and the conditions under which this occurs. Participants suggest conducting research on antifreeze properties and designing an experiment to investigate its freezing point. Key concepts include the main solvent in antifreeze, types of solutes, and the application of colligative properties equations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of both theoretical understanding and practical experimentation in addressing the project question.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of colligative properties in chemistry
  • Knowledge of antifreeze components and their concentrations
  • Familiarity with experimental design and methodology
  • Basic research skills for sourcing scientific literature
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  • Research the freezing point of common antifreeze solutions
  • Learn about the main solvent in antifreeze, typically ethylene glycol
  • Explore the equations of colligative properties and their applications
  • Design and conduct an experiment to measure the freezing point of antifreeze
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Students in chemistry or engineering fields, educators looking for practical project ideas, and anyone interested in the physical properties of chemical solutions.

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I am doing a project for college, and need to find out if anti-freeze can freeze and when.
I have no idea how to go about finding out if it is possible so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks :)
 
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Baggaley90 said:
I am doing a project for college, and need to find out if anti-freeze can freeze and when.
I have no idea how to go about finding out if it is possible so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks :)
Well, two obvious ideas spring to mind.
(1) Do a search (e.g. at your library, or on the internet) to find information about antifreeze
(2) Design an experiment to determine what you seek

What have you tried so far?

P.S. homework-type questions should go into the homework forums.
 
Baggaley90 said:
I am doing a project for college, and need to find out if anti-freeze can freeze and when.
I have no idea how to go about finding out if it is possible so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks :)


What is the main solvent in antifreeze? What types of solutes are there and in what concentrations?

Could you employ the equations of colligative properties for the solution of antifreeze?
 

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