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The melting rate of an ice depends on the temperature of the surrounding. If the temperature is higher in the surrounding then the ice will melt at a faster rate and if the temperature is low then it will take more time to melt. The process of heat exchange is important whether it is air or water.

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Does an ice cube melt faster on soil?

An ice cube may melt faster on soil compared to a solid surface like concrete or metal due to the soil's ability to absorb and retain heat. Soil has higher thermal conductivity and can transfer heat more efficiently to the ice cube, accelerating the melting process. Additionally, soil may contain organic matter that can further increase the melting rate by providing insulation and trapping heat.


Why did the ice cube directly under the light melt faster when it had no cover than when it was covered with aluminum foil?

The aluminum foil reflects the light and heat away from the ice cube, slowing down the melting process. Without the foil cover, the direct exposure to the light causes the ice cube to absorb more heat, resulting in faster melting.


Does an ice cube melt faster in saltwater or fresh water?

Salt water: because salt lowers the freezing point of water, less water will freeze onto the ice cube, while the same amount of ice will dissolve into the water. This means that overall, the salt water will thaw it quicker. we recantly did a experiment in science class where there was a bucket of salt water and a bucket of fresh water (same temperatures) and in each bucket was an ice cube the ice cube in the fresh water melted faster because in salt water there are more perservatives and has more minerals therefore it is more dense and the ice will float closer to the top while the ice cube in the fresh water floats more lower. but i could be wrong


Why does an ice cube melt faster in freshwater than saltwater?

When Salt dissolves into water it requires energy. Some energy is consumed by the process of salt dissolution and the water stays colder (relatively) for a longer time, thus it takes longer for the ice to melt.


Dose the shape of an ice cube affect how fast it melts?

yes it does. the more surface tension the cube has, the faster it will melt b/c the more surface tension it has, the more its exposed to its environment or something like that. but the shape of the ice cube does affect the melting time.the answer above is true. the more surface area the shape of the ice cube has makes it melt faster. take a cube ice cube for instance. it has 6 sides so it would have more surface area then per say a sphere, which has no flat surface.

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

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Does an ice cube melt faster in soapy or salt water?

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Will flour water or salt water melt an ice cube faster?

Salt water will melt an ice cube faster than flour water. This is because salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt more quickly. Flour water does not lower the freezing point significantly, so it will melt ice at a slower rate.


Do ice cube melt faster in water or air brief description of project?

if it is hot water it tends to melt faster but if it is cold water it wont melt quickly


Does an ice cube melt faster in water or in salted water?

salted water.


Does an ice cube melt faster in oil or water?

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Will ice cube melt faster in pop or water?

Yes


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

hot water


Does the ice cube melt faster in the air then the water?

i think in water. warm water


How does an ice cube melt faster?

set it in a pot of hot water


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

If it is in water it will start to become the same temprature as the water. But if it is on paper towel the air aroud itwill melt the ice cube.


Which ice cube will melt faster ice cube in water or ice cube in apple juice?

I believe ice cubes in apple juice will melt faster, since water is clear, and juice is red, juice will absorb more sunlight than water will, and therefore heats up faster.