Monthly Archives: September 2014

Maple science questions about materials

Have a read of these great questions by Maple.  Can anyone – parents, children, teachers, scientists,… help out by posting an answer or a link to some useful information.  Please start your reply with the question number.

  1. How do they make paper (so thin)?
  2. How can you calculate how many atoms an object has?
  3. Does skin have two layers (like double glazed windows)?
  4. Why are some walls made of brick and some made of wood?
  5. Can solids turn into gas?
  6. What are the properties of gases?
  7. Is an atom an animal?
  8. How does a pen keep its ink in?
  9. Who was the first person to come up with glass windows?
  10. Why does an air pocket in double glazed windows make it warmer?
  11. Can gas freeze?
  12. What is the temperature for water to turn to gas?
  13. Is metal made from a different material?