CAIE IGCSE Physics 2.1.1 States of Matter Topic Practice

Question 1

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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

Question 2

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What are the correct terms for each change of state?

liquid to solid

liquid to gas

solidification

condensation

melting

condensation

solidification

evaporation

melting

evaporation

Question 3

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A man puts some ice into a glass of water on a warm day.
After a short time, he notices that the ice disappears and that water droplets appear on the outside of the glass.

Figure for Question 3 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

Which two changes of state are taking place?

A

condensation and freezing

B

condensation and melting

C

boiling and melting

D

freezing and evaporation

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