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Department of Education
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Division of City Schools - Manila
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EXPERIMENT SHEET
Experiment #2- Effects of Heat in Matter
Activity A. Change is Coming
Objective: To compare the effects of heat on materials.

What you need:

3 pcs. of candles (same sizes) Ruler 2 Empty cans 2 pieces of candle (3cm. long)
Matchstick

What to do:
1. Get two empty cans with the same size and 3 small candles with the same sizes.
2. Take 2 small parts of candle with the same length (3cm.long).
3. Put them on each can. Label the cans as set up A and set up B.
4. Light the candles using matchstick.
5. Place the can A over the flame of candle.
6. Place the can B over the flame of two candles.
7. Wait until they melt. Record the time of melting.
8. Observe what happen to the candles on the can using the table below.

Illustration:

Data:
Tin Can Condition Melting Time ( in minutes) Observations
Set up A Place over the flame
using 1 candle
Set up B Place over the flame
using 2 candles

Guide Questions:
1. What made the candles melt?

2. In which set up, the candles were melted slowly?

3. In which set up, the candles were melted faster?

4. Why does candle on can B melted faster than the candle on can A?

5. How does heat change matter in this activity?