Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows how the particles are arranged in a solid.
(a(i))[1]

Describe the movement of the particles in a solid.

(a(ii))[2]

On Fig. 4.2, add at least 10 particles to show how particles are arranged in a gas.

(a(iii))[2]

Describe the movement of the particles in a gas.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the process responsible for the drop in the mass of water in the shallow dish.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the process that causes the mass of water in the shallow dish to fall. Use particle ideas.

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