IB Chemistry SL 1.1.2 Kinetic Molecular Theory Questions
Use particle motion and state symbols to explain solid, liquid and gas behaviour and identify each change of state.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry SL
- Level
- SL
Use particle motion and state symbols to explain solid, liquid and gas behaviour and identify each change of state.
Alkanes are commonly occurring organic compounds.
The first four straight chain alkanes are gases at room temperature.
Boiling points of straight chain alkanes
Explain why the volume occupied by a sample of propane increases sharply when the sample is heated up from 200 to 250 K at constant pressure.
boils/vaporizes
OR
molecules have sufficient energy to overcome intermolecular forces
gaseous molecules are further apart «than in liquid»
Marking guidance:
Accept gases have a «much» lower density than liquids for M2.
Do not award M2 unless a change of state is indicated.