What happens when you heat a solid?
In this lesson, we will be learning about what happens when you heat a solid. We will look at some examples of different solids that can be melted and will learn what happens to them when they melt.
What happens when you heat a solid?
In this lesson, we will be learning about what happens when you heat a solid. We will look at some examples of different solids that can be melted and will learn what happens to them when they melt.
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Key learning points
- Describe melting
- Observing different examples of melting
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4 Questions
Q1.
Solids fill the shape of the container that they are in. True or false?
True.
Q2.
Gases do not flow. True or false?
True.
Q3.
Liquids are difficult to hold. True or false?
False.
Q4.
Tick the example of a liquid from the options below.
An apple.
Oxygen.
3 Questions
Q1.
What do you need to do in order to melt a solid? Tick the correct answer.
You need to remove heat from the solid.
Q2.
What happened to the chocolate when heat was applied?
It began to freeze.
It stayed the same.
Q3.
Why does an ice cube melt if you hold it in your hands?
Because your hands are soft.