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Thermal Expansion of Water

Provided by: UCAR |Published on: December 19, 2023
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Synopsis

  • In this 20-30 minute experiment, students will see how an increase in water temperature causes an increase in water volume. 
  • Students will learn how increased global temperatures cause the thermal expansion of ocean water, contributing to sea level rise. 



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Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: UCAR Science Education Group, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Region: Global
Languages: English

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