Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagram illustrates what happens to phosphorus as it is cooled slowly down to room temperature: phosphorus vapour $\xrightarrow{A}$ liquid phosphorus $\xrightarrow{B}$ solid phosphorus.
(a)[2]

Name the changes of state marked A and B.

(b)[2]

Describe how the particles are arranged and how they move in solid phosphorus.

(c)[1]

Give a reason for your answer.

(d)[2]

State two properties of phosphorus sulfide.

(e)[2]

Explain why this reaction could damage the environment.

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