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2.1.1 States of matter and changes of state

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a.

Match each description with the correct state of matter.

Write the correct letter in the table.

  • P – Particles are far apart and move rapidly in all directions.
  • Q – Particles are closely packed in a regular arrangement and vibrate about fixed positions.
  • R – Particles are close together but can slide/move past each other in random directions.
State of matterDescription letter
solids
liquids
gases
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b.

Some students heat a solid sample of wax in a test tube. They measure the temperature every minute. They heat the wax for 10 minutes until it begins to melt, and then continue to heat it for a further 6 minutes while it changes from a solid to a liquid.

Describe and explain how the temperature of the wax changes during these 16 minutes.

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2.1.1 States of matter and changes of state Questions

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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.

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