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Question 8

The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.

a.

Substances can change from one state to another under different conditions.

The list below shows some terms associated with changes of state:

  • boiling
  • condensing
  • deposition
  • freezing
  • melting
  • sublimation

Complete the table below by writing the correct term from the list for each change of state.

Change of stateName of change
from solid to gas
from solid to liquid
from liquid to gas
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b.

The particles in a liquid are closely packed but in a disordered layout, and they can slide or flow past one another.

Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles in a solid.

[3]
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States of matter Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /States of matter

12 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry States of matter. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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