Will It Melt? Fun Science Facts for Kids Via Num Comparisons

Number comparison series

Discover fun, kid-friendly comparisons between melting points of everyday materials and real-world temperatures.

From ice cream on a sunny day to diamonds in lava, these bite-sized science questions help kids think critically using numbers!

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Question1: Will ice melt at room temperature?

Material: 🧊 Ice
Melting Point: 0°C
Environment Temperature: 25°C (room temperature)
Question2: Will Chocolate melt in a sunny day in summer?

Material: Chocolate 🍫
Melting Point: 30–32°C
Environment Temperature: A sunny day in summer (~35°C)
Question3: Will iron nail melt in campfire?

Material: Iron nail 🧲
Melting Point: 1538°C
Environment Temperature: Campfire (~600°C)
Question4: Will butter melt in hot kitchen?

Material: Butter 🧈
Melting Point: 32–35°C
Environment Temperature: Hot kitchen (~40°C)
Question5: Will glass bottle melt in lava?

Material: Glass bottle 🧴
Melting Point: 1400°C
Environment Temperature: Volcano lava (~1200°C)
Question6: Will diamond melt in lava?

Material: Diamond 💎
Melting Point: 3550°C
Environment Temperature: Lava (~1200°C)
Question7: Will Aluminum foil melt in oven?

Material: Aluminum foil 🧻
Melting Point: 660°C
Environment Temperature: Oven at 250°C
Question8: Will wax candle melt in candle flame?

Material: Wax candle 🕯️
Melting Point: 45°C
Environment Temperature: Candle flame (~1000°C)
Question9: Will lead melt in house fire?

Material: Lead 🔩
Melting Point: 327°C
Environment Temperature: House fire (~600°C)
Question10: Will plastic bag melt in boiling water?

Material: Plastic bag 🛍️ (polyethylene)
Melting Point: 120–130°C
Environment Temperature: Boiling water (100°C)
Question11: Will steel melt in Blacksmith forge?

Material: Steel 🏗️
Melting Point: 1370–1510°C
Environment Temperature: Blacksmith forge (~1200°C)
Question12: Will ice cream melt at beach on a hot day?

Material: Ice cream 🍦
Melting Point: -5°C
Environment Temperature: Beach on a hot day (~35°C)
Question13: Will gold ring melt at candle flame?

Material: Gold ring 💍
Melting Point: 1064°C
Environment Temperature: Candle flame (~1000°C)
Question14: Will tin soldier melt in open fire?

Material: Tin soldier 🪖
Melting Point: 232°C
Environment Temperature: Open fire (~600°C)

Answers

1. Yes! Because 25°C > 0°C2. Yes!
3. No!4. Yes!
5. No! (It will soften, but not fully melt)6. No!
7. No!8. Yes!
9. Yes!10. No! (It may deform but not fully melt)
11. No! (It softens enough to shape, but not fully melt)12. Yes! (Very quickly!)
13. No! (Close, but not hot enough)14. Open fire (~600°C)

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