Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

A student has drawn diagrams to represent the three states of matter, as shown in Fig. 4.1. Box B is the one that shows the particle arrangement in a liquid.
(a(i))[1]

In box A, sketch the particle arrangement for a solid.

(a(ii))[1]

In box C, sketch the particle arrangement for a gas.

(b)[2]

For each arrow in Fig. 4.2, write the correct name of the change of state underneath it.

(c)[3]

State and explain what happens to the water, making use of your molecular ideas in your response.

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