Four simple experiments with counter-intuitive results
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Mike Tingle takes us through four simple experiments related to changes of state, which can be challening for pupils because of their counter-intuitive results. For example, one demonstration shows it is possible for water to boil while temperature is decreasing. This is because boiling point is also dependent on pressure.
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