Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagram depicts part of the structures of three substances, X, Y and Z, at room temperature and pressure.
(a)[5]

Describe X, Y and Z by referring to their bonding, how their particles are arranged and how those particles move.

(b)[2]

Describe what happens to the volume of substance Z in the syringe when the temperature is increased, with pressure staying constant. Explain your answer using particles.

(c)[2]

Describe the colour change seen when substance Y is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.

(d)[1]

Give a reason why substance Y is a compound.

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