Solids maintain a fixed shape, whereas liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.
Which statement explains this difference?
Particles in a solid are much larger than particles in a liquid.
Particles in a solid are held in fixed positions by strong attractive forces, while particles in a liquid can slide past one another.
Particles in a solid have more kinetic energy and move faster than particles in a liquid.
The forces of attraction between particles in a solid are weaker than those in a liquid.
44 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.1.1 States of matter and changes of state. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.