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Yes, because oil has a different specific heat than water

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Q: Does oil present in water affect the melting rate of an ice cube?
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What is the manipulated variable to does the shape of an ice cube affect its melting?

nothing


What is the term for when an ice cube changes to water?

Melting


When a melting ice cube turns into water is it a physical or chemical change?

Melting is a physical change.


What is a hypothesis for what is the best way to keep an ice cube from melting?

One way to keep an ice cube from melting away is if you keep it in ice water.


How will the different water temperatures affect the rate of melting ice cube?

Hot water will make the ice cube melt really fast. If you use warm water it'll melt, but it takes a while. If you use cold water it won't melt unless the room is warm or hot.


What is the process called when an ice cube turns into liquid water?

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What would melt faster a normal ice cube or a sea water ice cube?

A sea water ice cube -- Because the melting point of sea water is lower than that of normal water.


Does salt affect how fast ice melt in a cup of water?

Salt affects how fast ice melts in a cup of water. When you add salt, the melting process will be faster but it will only affect the part of the ice cube that comes into contact with salt.


How ice cube melting is a physical change?

Because it changes from a solid shape (ice cube) to a liquid shape (Water)


Is water formed from melting ice cube a chemical change?

Yes, it is a chemical change.


Is a cube of ice melting?

Yes, it's a physical change because melting ice or Bowling water isn't changing the fact that it is water in different states of matter.


How is melting a sugar cube different from melting a ice cube?

Due to their varying melting points (ice 32 and sugar 366°)