Phase Changes: Melting and Freezing
Students will observe and record temperature changes as substances melt and freeze, identifying melting and freezing points.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of melting and freezing at a particle level.
- Compare the melting points of different solid materials.
- Predict how impurities might affect a substance's freezing point.
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