Science

A while back in science we were doing an experiment about states of matter. For this we got into groups and we had to do the following and capture our results.

Aim : To observe water as it changes state from solid to liquid then gas.
Equipment: A 250mL Beaker, Thermometer, Bunsen burner, Heat proof mat, Tripod and gauze mat, Stopwatch, Retort stand and clamp, Ice. 
Method:

• Collect enough ice so that your beaker is half full and place the thermometer into it while you set it up the rest of the equipment. 

• Set up the retort stand and clamp alongside the tripod and gauze mat.

• Place the beaker of ice on the gauze mat and gently clamp the thermometer so that it is held upright and the scale is easy to see. The bottom of your thermometer should be low enough to still be covered by the water when the ice melts, but not touching the bottom of the beaker. 

• Record the initial temperature of the ice in the data table below.

• Light the bunsen burner and start timing with the stopwatch.

• Measure and record the temperature every minute.

• Continue measuring and recording the temperature until the water has been boiling for 2-3 minutes.

I found this experiment very interesting and it was fun to do.
How did it work out for you?