Freezing and Melting of Water
Experiment #14 from Middle School Science with Vernier
- Education Level
- Middle School

Introduction
Freezing temperature is the temperature at which a substance turns from a liquid to a solid. In this experiment, you will study the freezing of water and find its freezing temperature.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Observe the freezing of water.
- Measure temperature.
- Analyze data.
- Use your data and graph to make conclusions about freezing.
- Determine the freezing temperature of water.
- Apply the concepts studied in a new situation.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1

Go Direct® Temperature Probe
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This experiment is #14 of Middle School 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.