Crystals of substance X are crushed into a powder. Chemical testing shows that the powder is still X. The powder can be poured, but each tiny grain keeps its own shape. Which statement is correct?
Crushing is chemical because the overall sample can now flow
Crushing is physical, and the individual grains are still solid
Crushing is physical, and X has become a liquid
Crushing is chemical because each grain contains fewer particles than the original crystal
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.