Question

why would a shredded carrot turn the softest when it is sitting on top of a table out in the open air compared to the carrot in water and the carrot in salty water?
kate
can someone please help me with this!!!
please...
kate
please???I am in a big time rush!!!
please!!!
Ms. Sue
The shredded carrot becomes dessicated.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/desiccated
kate
thank you soooo much!!!!:)
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Susan
Salt is a natural preservative. Saltwater (otherwise known as a brine solution) has been used as a food preservative for centuries.
shinobu_kocho4
Ara, Ara,......wait why are we talking about carrots again?.......oh! my apiologies, I'm sure it'll be because Osmosis also a process that we call plasmolysis. *sips tea* I'll see you soon, bye and your welcome ヾ(^▽^)o