Evaporation

11/19/2010

 
When water evaporates it has to absorb energy.  What happens to the temperature of the air surrounding the water as energy is removed?  What happens to the temperature of your skin as your sweat evaporates?
 
Do you ever think about science when you are not in school?  Think about the phases of matter.   What phases of matter can you find in your house?  Can you give an example of each of the four phases of matter from your home?
 
Do you remember what happened in this demonstration?  What is your explanation for this strange event?
 
Can you use the correct vocabulary words to describe the properties of matter?  Imagine a crumpled ball of aluminum foil.  What are some of it's physical properties?