Ice Fishing

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In this activity, learners will use string and salt to lift an ice cube out of a glass of water. Salt depresses the freezing point of water, allowing it to melt around the string and refreeze. This activity uses low cost materials and can be done at home. Activity includes step-by-step instructions with pictures.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Cup
  • Water
  • Ice Cubes
  • String
  • Salt
  • Optional: Food Coloring

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • States of Matter

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  • All rights reserved, Carnegie Science Center, 2021