In this really cold science experiment we will use a string and salt to pick up an ice cube. We will also
demonstrate an Endothermic process.
Materials
One ice cube
Packet of Salt
String
Goal:
Pick up ice cube with string.
Process Pick Up Ice Cube with Cold String Experiment
Put wet string on top of ice cube. Put salt on top of string. Let sit for 1 minute. Pick up ice cube with string.
Questions
Did it work?
The Science Behind Pick Up Ice Cube With Cold String Experiment
The melting of ice is an endothermic process. Endothermic means that it takes heat from its
surroundings. The temperature of the surroundings decreases. When salt is sprinkled on the string and
the ice cube, some of the ice melts. As it melts, it absorbs heat from its surroundings, which included
the damp string. As the string loses heat, the water in the string freezes causing it to attach to the ice
cube. Now grab some friends and try the pick up ice cube with a cold string experiment yourself.
demonstrate an Endothermic process.
Materials
One ice cube
Packet of Salt
String
Goal:
Pick up ice cube with string.
Process Pick Up Ice Cube with Cold String Experiment
Put wet string on top of ice cube. Put salt on top of string. Let sit for 1 minute. Pick up ice cube with string.
Questions
Did it work?
The Science Behind Pick Up Ice Cube With Cold String Experiment
The melting of ice is an endothermic process. Endothermic means that it takes heat from its
surroundings. The temperature of the surroundings decreases. When salt is sprinkled on the string and
the ice cube, some of the ice melts. As it melts, it absorbs heat from its surroundings, which included
the damp string. As the string loses heat, the water in the string freezes causing it to attach to the ice
cube. Now grab some friends and try the pick up ice cube with a cold string experiment yourself.
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