The baking soda and vinegar recipe abounds somewhere. Have you checked under sodium acetate?
If you put ice cubes in a bowl or whatever of hot water, the ice cube is sure to melt when put so says science.
No, hot water should not be used to make an ice rink. Cold water freezes faster and results in a smoother ice surface. Hot water can also create weak spots in the ice, making it less safe for skating.
Cold
No, you should not put hot water in an ice bag. Ice bags are designed to hold cold temperatures for treatments such as reducing swelling or numbing pain. Using hot water may damage the bag or cause it to leak.
The ice melts and the water gets cooler.
Wikipedia and NHL.com for statistics
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