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You are here: Home / Universe / Do All Liquids Freeze at the Same Temperature?

Do All Liquids Freeze at the Same Temperature?

February 27, 2020 by Karen Hill

No. Each liquid has its own freezing point. Water, for example, freezes at 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius).

Mercury freezes at a lower temperature, -38° F. (-39° C), a good reason why it is used in most thermometers.

Salt water, or seawater, freezes at about 28.5° F. (-1.9° C), lower than fresh water because of the extra salt in it.

Alcohol freezes at -202° F. (-130° C). Because of this extremely low freezing point, alcohol is mixed with water in car radiators to keep the water from freezing during the winter.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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