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Solid, Liquid, Gas: Water Can Do it All!

Experiment #15 from Elementary Science with Vernier

Education Level
Elementary School

Introduction

As you have learned, materials can exist in three different states: solid, liquid, and gas. Water is a substance that we often see in all three states. You put solid water (ice) in your drinks to cool them down. You drink liquid water when you are thirsty. And, you breathe gaseous water when you take a breath. During this activity, you will watch your teacher melt and boil water, and make observations about what you see happening.

Objectives

In this experiment, you will

  • Determine the temperature at which ice melts.
  • Determine the temperature at which water boils.
  • Make observations about water as it goes from a solid to a liquid, and then to a gas.

Sensors and Equipment

This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.

Option 2

Go!Temp

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This experiment is #15 of Elementary Science with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.

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