Melting

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Melting is when a solid turns into a liquid.

Verb: To melt

When you heat a solid:

A solid will melt and become a liquid.

About Melting

Most solids can be melted to become a liquid.

You may have seen these solids melt

• Ice
• Wax
• Chocolate
• Butter

Examples

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