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Science: Vernier - How Low Can You Go?

by Vernier Software & Technology

Overview

In this activity, students will use an EasyTemp temperature probe to determine the normal melting temperature of ice. They will then study how the addition of salt to the melting ice affects its melting temperature. They will finally formulate a procedure for reaching the coldest melting temperature using water, ice, and salt, and verify the results.

Key Steps

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    In Part 1 of this activity, students measure the normal melting temperature of ice.

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    In Part 2, students design the best way to lower the melting temperature of ice by using water, ice, and salt.