Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Cold Day Science Experiment

     SAFETY FIRST!  This experiment MUST be completed with an adult because it involves boiling water.

     I had a little bit of fun with my sister and nephew today; science and this freezing weather helped us turn boiling water into "snow!"  I asked my nephew and sister if it felt like snow when the wind pushed it into their faces, but they said it felt more like steam.  And that's because it is steam (water vapor)!  Although the result appears to be snow-like, the reaction between the hot water and cold air temperature creates vapor.  If you're interested in the science behind this experiment then visit this website http://www.livescience.com/32951-how-can-boiling-water-turn-snow.html; it should answer your questions.