How Much Space
Water Takes
Big Stuff
Does water take up more space when it is liquid or when it is ice? Follow these steps to find out.

What You Need
- Small plastic bottle
- Water
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer

What You Do
- Fill the bottle with water.
- Use the foil to make a loose-fitting cap for the bottle.
- Stand the bottle in the freezer. Leave the bottle until the water freezes.
- Predict: Will the water take up more space when it freezes? Write your prediction on a piece of paper.
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