CAIE IGCSE Physics States of Matter Question Bank
Practise distinguishing solids, liquids and gases, naming changes of state and deciding which transitions require or release energy from particle evidence.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- distinguish states by fixed or container-shaped volume and shape behaviour
- name melting, solidification, evaporation, boiling and condensation from each transition
- identify which changes require energy input by tracking movement toward less ordered states
Covered syllabus points
2.1.1 States of matter question 1
[Maximum number: 1]
A sample of a substance has a shape that is determined by its container.
What are the possible states of this sample?
A
gas, liquid and solid
B
gas and liquid only
C
gas and solid only
D
solid and liquid only
B
2.1.1 States of matter question 2
[Maximum number: 1]
Which row gives the correct name for each change of state shown?
gas to liquid
liquid to solid
solid to liquid
condensation
melting
solidification
condensation
solidification
melting
evaporation
melting
solidification
evaporation
solidification
melting
B
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