Everyday examples of changing state: solids and liquids (non-statutory)
I can give everyday examples of solids and liquids changing state.
Everyday examples of changing state: solids and liquids (non-statutory)
I can give everyday examples of solids and liquids changing state.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are lots of examples of solids and liquids changing state in real life.
- Everyday examples of materials changing between solid state and liquid state include butter, chocolate and candle wax.
- Many people use their understanding of solids and liquids changing state in their work.
- Everyday examples of materials changing from liquid state to solid state include liquid lava changing to solid rock.
Keywords
Solid - A solid has a fixed shape and volume but some solids can change shape when a force is applied.
Changing state - Changing state is when a material changes state from one state to another.
Temperature - Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
Melting - Melting is when a material or substance changes from its solid state to its liquid state.
Liquid - A liquid can flow, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of the bottom of its container.
Common misconception
Pupils may not have experience of a solid material changing to its liquid state then back to its solid state again.
Pupils will explore melting solid wax then watching it change back from a liquid to a solid again as it cools. The lesson provides many examples of where changing state is useful to humans in industry and every day life.
Equipment
Wax candles, grater, heatproof jug, small plastic bags which can be sealed, warm water, timer.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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