Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

Water may be found as ice, liquid water, or steam. Fig. 6.1 shows how the molecules are arranged in the three states of water.
(a)[3]

Insert the appropriate label for each change. The first one has been completed for you.

(b)[2]

Describe what happens to the gas molecules as the temperature rises.

(c)[1]

As the metal bar is heated, it expands. Identify which dimensions become larger when the bar is heated. Tick ($\checkmark$) every box that applies.

(d)[2]

State one use and one disadvantage of the expansion of materials when they are heated.

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