Science Specialism

Isn't it Sublime?!!

adjective

1. of very great excellence or beauty.     2  extreme or unparalleled.

verb

1. CHEMISTRY  (of a solid substance) change directly into vapour when heated, typically forming a solid deposit again on cooling.

This term year 8 Science classes explored the meaning of the word sublime as part of their studies in Chemistry. One of the highlights was experimenting with dry ice as it sublimed from it’s solid state directly back into its gaseous state.  No liquid, no mess!!!!  Lots of fun!