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

Subject: How does the shape of an ice cube affect how fast it melts?

Date: Mon Dec 31 13:15:54 2001
Posted by Jennifer
Grade level: 4-6 School: St. Monica's Academy
City: San Antonio State/Province: Texas Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1009822554.Ch

Message:


I am doing a science project,and found half-moon shape ice melts faster than 
cube shape, even though they have the same amount of water.  What I don't 
understand is why. Please help me.

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