Physical Properties of Ice and Water

This formula shows the thermal conductivity of ice (near -20°C). How does someone use "ice" and "thermal" in the same concept?

I never was much of a chemist. Ask my dad, a PhD. chemist with a patent or two. He knows that I struggled through Mr. McCoy's high school chemistry class. Oh well, I am certain that I learned something.

One theory that will be tested and proven later today is that water and ice are very COLD...especially when mixed. The Gamecocks won on the field, but they lost the food drive. So, today I will stand on the front steps as the winning "coach", Kenny, pours a cooler of ice water over my head. Brrrrr.

It was all for a good cause. Pass a towel, please!