CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.1.1 Distinguishing Properties of Solids Questions

Use melting points, boiling points and particle properties to identify and describe states of matter.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • deduce the physical state of a substance from its melting and boiling points
  • identify substances that are solid, liquid or gaseous at room temperature
  • describe the volume and shape of a liquid

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.1.1 Distinguishing Properties of Solids Questions question 1

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A compound, X , has a melting point of 71∘C71^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a boiling point of 375∘C375^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.
Which statement about X is correct?

A

It is a liquid at 52∘C52^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a gas at 175∘C175^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

B

It is a liquid at 69∘C69^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a gas at 380∘C380^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

C

It is a liquid at 75∘C75^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a gas at 350∘C350^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

D

It is a liquid at 80∘C80^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a gas at 400∘C400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

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