Why does snow melt faster when sprinkled with golden salt or sand?

The action of salt and sand is slightly different. These are very popular remedies for slippery sidewalks. The sand helps the outsole better grip on ice. If we sprinkle ice with salt, then we will see that it will begin to melt in places of contact with salt crystals. But this can be noticed not in frosty weather. The sand helps the ice melt faster because the sun’s rays are absorbed rather than reflected by light ice or snow. With salt, everything is a little different. Salt water freezes at lower temperatures. Accordingly, the ice is concealing.