Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

Fig. 3.1 illustrates how particles are arranged and spaced in a liquid. Each circle stands for one particle.
(a)[2]

In the box in Fig. 3.2, draw at least four circles to represent the arrangement and spacing of particles in a gas.

(b)[3]

Describe the arrangement, spacing and motion of particles in a solid.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the thermal energy transfer process through the metal of the pan.

(c(ii))[3]

Describe how thermal energy is moved through the water by convection.

(c(iii))[1]

State the temperature at which water boils at standard atmospheric pressure.

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