Solid, Liquid, Gas: Water Can Do it All!
Recommended for grades K–5.
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 requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
Standards Correlations
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Included in the Lab Book
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