2006-08-16 11:49:09 · 20 answers · asked by cmsb705 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Crushed ice, because there is a greater cooling surface. An ice cube offers only the outside surface, crushing the ice makes the inside ice available for cooling as well.
2006-08-16 11:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooling effect is in direct relation to the surface area of the ice in the liquid. Crushed ice has a greater surface area so it will cool a drink faster. BUT it will also water it down faster, that is the effect ice has when suspended in a liquid.
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2006-08-16 18:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crushed ice has a greater surface area, therefore more of the ice will be in contact with the liquid, making the transfer of heat a much quicker process.
Same kind of concept as why chewed up food dissolves faster than a solid piece.
2006-08-16 18:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that they are both at the same temperature, the greater surface area of the crushed ice would cool the drink faster.
2006-08-16 18:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by second 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that crushed ice would b/c more of the drinkwill come into contact with the cold surfaces
2006-08-16 18:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cubed ice lasts longer, but crushed chills faster
2006-08-16 18:54:37 · answer #6 · answered by stevo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crushed ice because it has more surface area than cubed ice
2006-08-16 19:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by Tomaso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crushed ice but it also melts and dilutes the drink faster.
2006-08-16 18:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by Hidden .38 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crushed ice, it has more surface area, but it also disperses more quickly.
Cubed ice has less surface area and therefore retains it's shape and cooling ability without disbursement.
2006-08-16 18:56:27 · answer #9 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crushed ice
2006-08-16 18:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Pondering Reality 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋