Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The graph illustrates how the temperature of a substance changes while it is cooled during 30 minutes. At the start, the substance is a gas. The graph includes the labelled points S, T, V, W, X, Y and Z.
(a(i))[1]

Which letter, S, T, V, W, X, Y or Z, indicates the point at which the particles in the substance have the greatest kinetic energy?

(a(ii))[1]

Which letter, S, T, V, W, X, Y or Z, shows the point where the particles in the substance are furthest apart?

(a(iii))[1]

Which letter, S, T, V, W, X, Y or Z, shows when the substance exists as both a gas and a liquid?

(b)[1]

Use the graph to estimate the freezing point of the substance.

(c)[1]

Name the change of state directly from a solid to a gas.

(d(i))[1]

What term is used for this movement of the smoke particles?

(d(ii))[2]

Explain why the smoke particles move in this way.

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