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Ice Cube Rescue
Salt makes ice melt faster by lowering its freezing point. That is why roads get salted in winter.
Grab this
- A small toy frozen in a block of ice (freeze it the night before)
- Salt
- A cup of warm water
- A spoon
Do it in 3 steps
1
Put the ice block on a plate.
2
Sprinkle salt on top and watch the ice crack.
3
Drip warm water with a spoon until the toy is free.
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Race a grown up. Who frees their toy first?
🧠 Why it works
Salt makes ice melt faster by lowering its freezing point. That is why roads get salted in winter.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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