Does dirty water freeze faster than clean water?
Does dirty water freeze faster than clean water? Plain, or pure water will freeze quicker and at a higher temperature than dirty water which has in addition do sediment which gives the dirty appearance and electrolytes with goes along with being dirty. Dissolved electrolytes, example table salt, increases the minimum freezing point. What type of water freezes the fastest? The Mpemba effect is the observation that warm water freezes more quickly than cold water. The effect has been measured on many occasions with many explanations put forward. One idea is that warm containers make better thermal contact with a refrigerator...