Year 2 science · A.11 · Matter
Cooling and freezing
Water can change from liquid to solid when it gets very cold. This is called freezing, and it happens at 0°C (32°F).
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Maya puts a glass of water in the fridge at night. What will happen by morning?
- The water may become ice (right)
- The water will turn into steam
- The water will get hotter
Lena puts a glass of warm water in the fridge. After some time, what happens?
- The water becomes sand
- The water gets colder (right)
- The water disappears
Felix puts a glass of water in the fridge. After a few hours, what happens?
- The water turns into snow
- The water gets colder (right)
- The water disappears
Tip: Water can change from liquid to solid when it gets very cold. This is called freezing, and it happens at 0°C (32°F).
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