What is the exact reason that snails and slugs die when salt is applied?

Subject: What is the exact reason that snails and slugs die when salt is applied?

Date: Mon Oct 30 02:48:22 2000
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What is the exact reason that snails and slugs die when salt is applied? 
Such as what chemical reactions take place.

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