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How does an ice cube melt when you hold it in your hand?

How does an ice cube melt when you hold it in your hand?
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How does an ice cube melt when you hold it in your hand?

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The heat from your hand causes the ice molecules to heat up and become more active. This lowers the stability of the ice cube compound causing it to melt.
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