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===About Melting===
 
===About Melting===
 
: Most [[Solid|solids]] can be '''melted''' to become a [[liquid]].
 
: Most [[Solid|solids]] can be '''melted''' to become a [[liquid]].
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: '''Melting''' is a reversible process. When a solid '''melts''' you can always freeze it back into a solid.
 
: You may have seen these [[Solid|solids]] '''melt'''
 
: You may have seen these [[Solid|solids]] '''melt'''
 
*Ice
 
*Ice

Revision as of 08:48, 19 August 2018

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Melting is when a solid turns into a liquid.

Verb: To melt
When you heat a solid:
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A solid will melt and become a liquid.

About Melting

Most solids can be melted to become a liquid.
Melting is a reversible process. When a solid melts you can always freeze it back into a solid.
You may have seen these solids melt
  • Ice
  • Wax
  • Chocolate
  • Butter

Examples

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Candles.png
Some ice cubes melt to make water. Wax melts because of the flame.
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ButterMelt.png
Chocolate can melts in your mouth because your mouth is warm. You can melt butter in a frying pan.