Science · Topic 57 of 64
Melting and Freezing
⭐ MasteredMelting happens when a solid turns into a liquid after it is heated. Freezing is the opposite, when a liquid cools and becomes a solid.
💡 Fun fact
Ice melts at 0 degrees Celsius, which is the freezing point of water.
All about Melting and Freezing
Melting is the change from solid to liquid when a substance is heated. Freezing is the reverse, when a liquid cools and becomes solid. Each substance has its own melting and freezing points.
Water melts and freezes at 0 degrees Celsius, which is why ice forms on ponds in winter.
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Real-life uses of Melting and Freezing
- Making ice cubes and ice lollies
- Salting roads to melt ice
- Understanding how glaciers change
Frequently asked questions about Melting and Freezing
At what temperature does water freeze?
Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
Why do we salt icy roads?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, so ice melts at lower temperatures.