CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.1.1 Distinguishing properties of solids

Practise recognising solids, liquids and gases from their shape, volume and room-temperature state in short written responses.

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state whether a substance is solid, liquid or gas from shape, volume or room-temperature data
describe liquids as fixed volume but taking the shape of their container

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Particles behave differently when in different physical states.

Solids have a fixed volume and a definite shape.

Gases have no fixed volume and take the shape of the container.
Describe the volume and shape of liquids.

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