Melting
Essential Questions: What is melting? How is melting related to the water cycle?
Words to Know
state of matter which holds its shape Solid state of matter which holds its shape
state of matter which takes on the shape of its container Liquid state of matter which takes on the shape of its container
Melt when matter changes from a solid state to a liquid state after being exposed to heat
Melting Point the temperature at which a substance melts (insert thermometer graphic)
Your morning view
What happens next when the temperature goes up?
The sun comes out and the temperature goes up…
Melting in Action
Melting Points Ice: 0 degrees C Popsicles: 0 degrees C Chocolate: 35 degrees C Butter: 50 degrees C Candle wax: 60 degrees C Aluminum: 60 degrees C
What does this have to do with the water cycle? The ice caps in Antarctica are melting. When the ice caps which are solid melt, they provide water, which is a liquid for the water cycle.
Test your knowledge! At what temperature does ice melt? A: Anything over 0 degrees C B: Anything under 0 degrees C C: Anything over 100 degrees C D: Anything under 100 degrees C
Test your knowledge! Melting involves a substance changing from a _________ to a ___________. A: liquid to a solid B: gas to a liquid C: solid to a liquid D: solid to a gas