Why does ice melt faster in soda than in water or tea?

Subject: Why does ice melt faster in soda than in water or tea?

Date: Wed Jan 28 23:37:01 2004
Posted by Stephen Aman
Grade level: 4-6 School: Belville Elementary
City: Leland State/Province: NC Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1075354621.Ch

Message:


I used the same amount of liquids, had them all at the same temperature, and 
did not disturb them while the ice was melting. I timed the process and the ice 
cube melted faster in the soda than in the water or tea.

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