Ice Cube Experiment

What you'll need

• Ice cubes
• Salt
• String
• Plate or glass

How it works

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   Place the ice cubes in the center of a plate or in a glass.

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   Lay the string over one of the ice cubes.

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   Sprinkle a little salt on the ice cube, right where the string is. Wait a moment.

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   Then try to lift the string. The ice cube should now stick to the string!

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   The salt makes the ice melt a bit. When the ice refreezes around the string, it holds the string tightly. This way, you can lift the ice cube like magic! Give it a try and show your friends this amazing ice magic trick!