Because water is a part of an ice cube
The temperature of the water and the temperature of the air would have to be factors in the answer. EDIT: Assuming the air and water are the same temperature, it would melt much faster in water. The thermal conduction is much higher.
air does not melt.
the water may be a warmer temperature than the air. why does ice melt faster in water than in air
place ice cubes in water or air at a warmer temperature than 32 Deg.F. place ice cubes in water or air at a warmer temperature than 32 Deg.F.
an ice cube melts faster in water.it depends on the temperature of the air or water, if the water is warmer than the room air temperature, it will melt faster in the water.
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One is the temperature of the water could be warmerSecondly when an ice cube is in water, conduction takes place. The kinetic energy of the water particles more time.moves to the ice causing it to melt. When in air radiation or convection must take place which will take
if it is hot water it tends to melt faster but if it is cold water it wont melt quickly
because of the air pressure being lower, there is less energy needed to break the attractive forces between the water molecules
depends on the temperature of the air/water.
It depends if its hot water but it will still melt faster in cold water tha the air.
Assuming that the air and water in your question have the same temperature, ice would melt faster in the water, as there is a greater degree of heat transferance in water due to its greater density.