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3.1 States of matter

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Question 21

When purple iodine vapor (I2(g)\text{I}_2\text{(g)}I2​(g)) comes into contact with a cold surface, it deposits directly to form shiny, dark-grey solid iodine crystals (I2(s)\text{I}_2\text{(s)}I2​(s)).

Explain why this deposition process is classified as a physical change rather than a chemical change.

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3.1 States of matter Questions

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84 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 3.1 States of matter, covering 3.1.1 The three states of matter and changes of state. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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