Ice, Water, and Steam...

This week, we are discussing the different ways molecules can be heated and cooled and how they react once heated, cooled, or left at regular temperature. We are also discussing the different characteristics of these different phases, and how they relate and differ from one another. Initially I searched all three phrases together, but found it difficult to find clear cut answers when the three phases are put together. However if you search the substances individually, you will find more answers that are relevant to your search. I first used Google, as Google is arguably the largest database on the Internet. I used the Britannica Online database next, as I felt that this database would give me ample results with reputable sources backing those results. I then used CQ Researcher as we used this database in class on Friday, and it was the fresher one on my mind. However, CQ Researcher seemed confusing to me, and I couldn't exactly find what I was looking for. So for this particular search, CQ wasn't the best database to search. Finally I used Lexis-Nexis, because not only does it have a great name, but it is a helpful database, as you can type in whole phrases. So I was able to put in "ice, steam, and water" altogether as I did with Google, but I got a different variety of answers. I like the library databases, as there are so many different options for you to choose from, all of which can help you with specific types of research depending on what you are looking for, and how you want to search it.