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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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Question 48

Liquids and gases are two states of matter.

a.

State two ways in which evaporation differs from boiling.

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b.

After stepping out of an outdoor swimming pool on a windy day, a swimmer feels a cold sensation as the water evaporates from their skin. Explain, in terms of molecules, how this process cools the swimmer's skin.

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c.

A syringe is filled with a liquid and its nozzle is sealed. When the plunger is pushed, the volume of the liquid cannot be noticeably reduced. Explain, in terms of molecules, why liquids are incompressible.

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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification Questions

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313 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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