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What makes ice slippery? (A surprising science mystery)

Surface Science, Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics and podcast hosted by Melissa and Jam

Chemistry For Your Life

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Melissa and Jam investigate why ice is slippery. They compare proposed explanations involving surface water, pressure and melting with experimental findings on ice surfaces, and discuss water’s unusual properties, amorphous structures and what these imply for skating and everyday slipping.

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icesurface waterice surfaceswater’s unusual propertiesamorphous structuresskatingslippingexperimental findings

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