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Avogadro’s Lab: Does hot water freeze more quickly than cold water?

For many, it may seem odd that hot water freezes more quickly than cold. However, throughout history, it has been known that warm water does in fact freeze faster. Several theories have been proposed to explain the phenomenon and in this issue we are going to test out some of those ideas. First of all, its important to start by setting up your equipment properly.

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