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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
72 words
- Scientists made a new molecule for solar heat.
- The molecule captures sunlight and stores chemical energy.
- It keeps the energy inside strong chemical bonds.
- Sunlight makes the molecule change its shape.
- A little heat makes it release that stored warmth.
- It can keep energy for many years.
- The material dissolves in water so it can be pumped.
- Possible uses are camping and home water heating.
- Scientists say it is reusable and rechargeable.
Difficult words
- molecule — very small group of atoms in matter
- chemical — relating to substances and their reactions
- dissolve — mix with a liquid and disappeardissolves
- store — keep something to use laterstores, stored
- reusable — can be used again many times
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Discussion questions
- Would you use this material for camping?
- Would you like this for home water heating?
- Do you prefer reusable things at home?
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