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Science Sunday: Does Ice Melt Faster in Tap Water or Saltwater?

An experiment in temperature and density
Science Sunday: Does ice melt faster in tap water or saltwater?
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Welcome back to Science Sundays! This week we're answering the question "does ice melt faster in tap water or in saltwater?" The answer may surprise you! Our friend Michelle Roy, the Science Coordinator at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, has this week's experiment:

Science Sunday: Does Ice Melt Faster in Tap Water or Saltwater? (FULL EXPERIMENT)

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