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I believe the reason that ice melts faster on granite is because granite is a very dense "hard & non porous" surface. Therefore, water molecules are not able to penetrate the surface as far and when ice forms on the top of the surface it looses its bond faster. On a surface like concrete where the water molecules can penetrate, the ice forms on the surface and below the surface as well thus taking longer to melt. This is just an educate guess?
I'd like to add that granite holds heat longer than many materials also.
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Can wood be use to melt copper?
No, wood cannot be used to melt copper because the temperature required to melt copper (1,984°F or 1,085°C) is much higher than the ignition point of wood (around 572°F or 300°C). To melt copper, a heat source such as a furnace or a torch that can reach the required temperature must be used.
How would you separate mixtures wood chips and pieces of granite rock?
One method to separate wood chips and pieces of granite rock is by using a sieve. The sieve will allow the smaller wood chips to pass through while retaining the larger pieces of granite rock. Another method is to use a process called flotation, where the wood chips can be floated on water and separated from the heavier pieces of granite rock.
How could you separate wood chips and pieces of granite rock?
Burn the wood chips. Alternatively, shake them around for a little while, the granite is heavier and would settle to the bottom, so you could remove the wood from the top, this isn't 100% effective, but it's more effective than setting it on fire. This can be accomplished by shoveling the mixture into water (a wheelbarrow, a buck, some other large container). The chips float and can be skimmed off. The granite sinks and can be shoveled out later.
Why does ice melt slower on wood than metal?
Metals are good conductors- meaning they can gain and lose heat quickly, depending on its environment. Generally, all things in the Universe try to gravitate towards Thermodynamic equilibrium, which means objects want to distribute heat so that they are the same temperature as the objects around them (except when there is an outside source of mechanical energy being converted to heat within the object). The only difference is that some materials are quick to give up or gain heat (i.e. conductors such as metal), and some are slow to give up or gain heat (insulators such as fiberglass- the stuff in your attic). So when an ice cube (which is very cold) comes into contact with metal, the metal wants to distribute its heat to reach Thermodynamic equilibrium. And since it is a conductor, the metal can quickly transfer its own heat to the ice cube, thus quickly melting it.
Why is some wood stronger than others?
The strength of wood depends on factors like the species of tree, growth rate, wood grain, and presence of defects like knots or cracks. Hardwoods tend to be stronger than softwoods due to their greater density and slower growth rate, while the orientation of wood grain can also affect strength. Wood that is properly dried and seasoned will typically be stronger than green or wet wood due to increased stability and reduced risk of warping or cracking.
What makes ice melt faster Granitemetalor wood?
Salt makes Ice Melt Faster
Does wood or silver melt or burn faster?
Wood burns faster than silver because it has a lower melting point and is more flammable. Silver's high melting point makes it resistant to burning at standard temperatures, however, it can eventually melt under intense heat.
Does ice melt faster with black or white paper?
it melts faster on a metal surface.Ice absorbs heat from metal faster than it absorbs it from wood. Wood is an insulator. It slows down the transfer of heat to the ice. Metal is a conductor. It absorbs heat readily, and passes it on quickly.
Why does wood melt?
Wood doesn't melt.
Will oak or locust wood burn faster?
Locust wood will burn faster, it is softer than oak.
Does birch wood burn faster than pine wood?
yes
Will pykrete or ice melt faster?
On an episode of the UK-broadcast "Brainiac: History Abuse" TV series, it was proved that a block of ice is melted by a flame-thrower within two minutes. The pykrete on the other hand, was left virtually uncharred after several minutes of torture from the flame-thrower.
Which does ice melt slower plastic or wood?
Two identical pieces of ice, each placed on identically sized and shaped blocks of plastic and wood at the same temperature, will melt at a rate proportional to the thermal conductivity and the thermal mass of the object they are on. Generally, wood is a better thermal insulator than plastic. Short answer: wood.
Why does wood burns rather than melt?
wood is a living thing so it burns and a lot of non-living things melt and clothes burn because it comes from living things
Does ice cubes melt faster in a wooden box or in styrfoam box?
Styrofoam is one of the most efficient insulators, and will insulate better than nearly any other common material... including wood.
Why do paper burn faster than plastic?
Paper burn faster than plastic due to its thick texture.
Why is granite cool to the touch and wood cabinets are not though they are in the same room at the same temperature and is the granite countertop really cooler?
Granite has a higher specific heat than wood, therefore it takes more energy to raise the temperature of granite than wood. Resting your hand on the counters allows heat from your hand to transfer to each counter top, since wood's specific heat is lower it quickly heats up to equilibrium with your hand, while the granite still require more energy to heat up to the same temperature as your hand, thus it feels cool as heat is transfered from you to the granite.
