Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

In Fig. 6.1, the circles stand for molecules. The diagram displays how the molecules are arranged in a liquid.
(a(i))[2]

Show how the molecules are arranged in a solid. Draw a diagram in the box above the word ‘solid’ in Fig. 6.1. Include at least 10 molecules.

(a(ii))[2]

Show how the molecules are arranged in a gas. Draw a diagram in the box above the word ‘gas’ in Fig. 6.1. Include at least 10 molecules.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the process by which a solid turns into a liquid.

(a(iv))[1]

State the name of the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

(b(i))[1]

State the name given to the movement of the smoke particles.

(b(ii))[2]

Show how the smoke particle moves by drawing a series of lines on Fig. 6.3.

(b(iii))[1]

Describe any changes in the movement of the smoke particles.

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