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Water on a windowsill

A glass of ice cubes, a puddle, a steaming cup and a cold window pane sit together in one scene. Water moves between solid, liquid and gas as heat comes in or goes out.

In the picture

  1. Ice cubes in the glass: solid water holding its own shape
  2. Puddle on the windowsill: liquid water spreading out flat
  3. Steam above the cup: warm water leaving as a gas
  4. Droplets on the cold pane: gas turning back into liquid water

Examples

  • An ice lolly softening in the sun
  • A bathroom mirror fogging up after a hot shower

Quiz: Water on a windowsill (Age 12)

  1. What happens when ice gains enough heat?

    • It evaporates into water vapour.
    • It freezes into more ice.
    • It melts into liquid water.
  2. What happens when liquid water loses enough heat?

    • It condenses into liquid droplets.
    • It evaporates into a gas.
    • It freezes into solid ice.
  3. Which pair correctly describes evaporation and condensation?

    • Evaporation: gas to liquid; condensation: liquid to gas.
    • Evaporation: solid to liquid; condensation: liquid to solid.
    • Evaporation: liquid to gas; condensation: gas to liquid.

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Science, Age 12