Question

1. using the following terms, explain your reasoning as to why the ice melted faster on the metal block than the plastic block. melting, conduction, energy transfer, temperature

Explanation:

Metal is a good conductor; plastic is an insulator. Conduction transfers energy faster from higher temperature surroundings to ice via metal, accelerating melting.

Answer:

Ice melts faster on metal because metal conducts heat well. Conduction enables quicker energy transfer from the warmer environment (higher temperature) to the ice, speeding up melting. Plastic, a poor conductor, transfers energy slower, so ice melts slower on it.