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Why does ice cube melts faster on a cold plate than on a warm plate?
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∙ 10y ago
The rate at which an ice cube melts depends on how quickly heat is transferred to it from the surroundings. I wouldn't expect much difference between the two situations, but if there is one I'd expect the one in the cup to melt more slowly. That's because the air around the cubes will get cold and the shape of the cup might trap the cold air, leaving the ice in a colder place than the room, whereas the air around the plate will be constantly moving. All this depends on the exact size and shape of the cup.
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∙ 8y ago
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What ice cube melts faster water saltwater sodaor frozenjuice?
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Will saltwater ice melt faster than freshwater ice?
No. Salt water melts faster because salt makes the freezing point lower (meaning that it makes it less frozen and the temperature higher) so it can melt faster. Why do you think people put salt on the sidewalk when it snows?
Does an ice cube melt faster than an ice berg?
An Ice cube melts faster cause an Iceberg is bigger which takes it a long time to melt sometimes it can even take years for an iceberg to melt.
Why does it usually take long for an ice cube to melt?
There are a few factors as to why an ice cube takes its time in melting. The main factors are the size of the ice and the temperature of its surroundings. The larger the piece of ice, the longer it takes to melt. This is because the ice itself is very cold and it takes a while for the temperature to completely melt the whole cube. If it is very small, it is subject to faster melting because the temperature melts the small amount of water easier. The other main factor is the temperature, the closer the temperature is to 0° C, the faster it will melt. There are also other factors like the other contents of the cube, time spent in and out of cold area and even air pressure but those seem irrelevant to this specific answer. Assuming this ice cube is normal sized in room temperature, the reason for the long time would be the fact that the room is around 60-70° F and it takes a while for the ice cube to adjust to the temperature and be affected by it. Once the high temperature of the room act on the below freezing ice cube, they will raise the ice cube's temperature to 0° C and it fully melts. Other Answer: It depends on how big the ice cube is and on the temperature in the room or out side. for example: If i have an ice cube and i set it out side in the snow it will melt it will just take longer because its very cold out side. Or..... If i have an ice cube and i set it in 90 degree weather it will melt a lot faster than in the snow.
If an ice cube melts would the particles change?
No, it becomes a liquid when it melts.
Does an a ice cube melts faster in air or water?
It depends if its hot water but it will still melt faster in cold water tha the air.
What melts faster ice cube in a towel or ice cube on its own?
on its own
Does an ice cube melt faster in soapy or salt water?
An ice cube melts faster in salt water.
Does an ice cube melt faster in hot or cold water or by itself?
The rate of melting is determined by the heat differential between the ice and the surrounding water. Ice melts faster in hot water. Ice melts even faster if the water is moving.
Does table salt melts a ice cube faster?
yes
What ice cube melts faster water saltwater sodaor frozenjuice?
Test it.
Which cube melts faster a frozen juice cube or a frozen water cube?
In most cases an equal volume of juice will melt faster than an equal volume of ice
Why does the ice cube melts faster with milk?
because milk is already a liquid form
Will saltwater ice melt faster than freshwater ice?
No. Salt water melts faster because salt makes the freezing point lower (meaning that it makes it less frozen and the temperature higher) so it can melt faster. Why do you think people put salt on the sidewalk when it snows?
What are the procedures of ice cube melts faster in air or water?
Depends on the temperature of the air and water.
Does color effect which an ice cube melts?
The rate in which an ice cube melts is dependent on the temperature of the outside air. The hotter it is the faster ice will melt. The color of a cup or dish will not affect the melting process.
Can you make ice cube faster with cold water or warm?
Cold water.
