Everyday Science Mysteries!

 

🌊 Why Do Ice Cubes Float? And Other Everyday Science Mysteries ❄️🧪

Simple science hiding in your kitchen – by StudiesSprouts

Have you ever noticed how ice cubes float in your glass of water? Or wondered why bubbles rise to the top? Let’s uncover the science behind some everyday mysteries!

🧊 1. Why Do Ice Cubes Float in Water?

Because ice is less dense than water!

  • When water freezes, its molecules spread out and form a crystal structure.

  • This makes ice take up more space, but with the same mass.

  • So it becomes lighter per unit volume – and floats!

🧼 2. Why Do Soap Bubbles Pop?

Soap bubbles are fragile!

  • A bubble is a thin film of water trapped between two soap layers.

  • It bursts when the water evaporates or touches something dry or sharp.

  • Even dust can pop it!

🍳 3. Why Does an Egg Turn Solid When You Cook It?

Heat causes the proteins in the egg to unfold and bond together.

  • It’s called denaturation.

  • The runny egg turns into a solid mass – no magic, just science!

🔥 4. Why Does Metal Feel Colder Than Wood?

Even if they’re at the same temperature, metal pulls heat away from your skin faster than wood.
That’s why it feels colder.
It’s all about thermal conductivity!

🧂 5. Why Does Salt Melt Ice?

Salt lowers the freezing point of water.

  • When you sprinkle salt on icy roads, it melts the ice by preventing it from re-freezing quickly.

  • That’s why salt is a winter hero! ❄️➡️💧

🥤 6. Why Does Soda Fizz When You Open It?

Soda is filled with carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) under pressure.

  • When you open the bottle, the pressure drops.

  • The gas escapes as bubbles – fizz fizz!

🌱 Final Thought:

Science is everywhere – in your kitchen, your glass of water, and your daily routine. Start observing and you'll see how exciting learning can be!

🧠 Sprout Activity:

Pick any 3 items in your kitchen and ask: “Why does this happen?”
Search for the science behind it and share it in your notebook or blog! 📝

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