What is Hot water?

Hot water is water that feels warm or hot when you touch it, like when you take a bath or drink from a cup of tea.

Water can be cold, like ice in your glass, or hot, like when you run the tap to wash your hands. When we heat water, maybe by putting it on the stove or using a kettle, we are giving it more energy. This energy makes the water move faster and feel warmer.

Hot water is used in many everyday things, like:

• Taking a warm bath
• Making coffee or soup
• Cooking pasta or eggs

It’s also used to clean things, like when you wash your dishes with hot water, it helps clean better than cold water does.

So next time you feel the warmth of your morning shower, remember: that's just water that has been given more energy!