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Question 7

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

a.

Substances can be changed from one state to another.

The list below shows some terms related to 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 gas to liquid
from liquid to solid
from gas to solid
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b.

The particles in a gas are widely spaced, arranged in a disordered layout, and move rapidly and freely in all directions.

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

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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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