Kinetic Particle Model of Matter (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Combined Science: Physics): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0653

3 mins2 questions
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1 mark

A sample of a substance has a definite shape and a definite volume.

The substance changes state. The sample now has no definite shape but still has a definite volume.

What is the name of the change of state?

  • condensation

  • evaporation

  • freezing

  • melting

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2 marks

Fig. 9.1 shows the arrangements of particles in ethanol and sulfur at a temperature of 25 °C.

Two square containers labelled X and Y: X is tightly packed with equal circles in a grid, Y has the same circles loosely packed with gaps between them

Fig. 9.1

Use Fig. 9.1 and information from Table 9.1 to state which diagram, X or Y, shows the structure of ethanol and of sulfur at 25°C.

Explain your answer in terms of particles.

ethanol: ..................

sulfur: ..................

explanation: ..................