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Because water is warmer than 32 degrees and ice is colder. Setting the glass at room temperature causes the ice to melt.

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What will make an ice cube melt?

by keeping it in a glass of water and by keeping it out


What makes an ice cube melt?

by keeping it in a glass of water and by keeping it out


Why does an ice cube melt in a warm glass of water?

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Does an ice cube melt faster in hot chocolate or hot water?

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Why does the ice cube in water melt faster then ice cube on paper towel?

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