A substance melts at −12 ∘C-12\,^\circ\mathrm{C}−12∘C and boils at 46 ∘C46\,^\circ\mathrm{C}46∘C. At 20 ∘C20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}20∘C, which particle model should represent the substance? Assume ordinary laboratory conditions and no chemical change.
Closely packed particles vibrating about fixed positions
Widely spaced particles moving randomly through the container
Closely spaced particles moving past one another
Widely spaced particles held in a regular arrangement
48 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry 1.1 The particle model, covering 1.1.1 The particle model and changes of state and 1.1.2 Limitations of the particle model. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.