CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.1 Solids, liquids & gases Question Bank

Practise solids, liquids and gases by linking particle arrangement, motion, separation and state changes to tables and graphs.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Topic
1.1
Level
—

Exam points

  • interpret melting and boiling point data to deduce state at a given temperature
  • compare particle separation, arrangement and motion in solids, liquids and gases
  • use heating curves and change-of-state names for melting, boiling, freezing and condensing

Covered syllabus points

1.1.1—Distinguishing properties of solids1.1.2—Structures of solids, liquids and1.1.3—Changes of state in terms of melting1.1.4—Effects of temperature and pressure on1.1.5—Changes of state using kinetic1.1.6—Effects of temperature and pressure on

1.1 Solids, liquids and gases question 1

[Maximum number: 8]

Particles behave differently when in different physical states.

Question (a)

(a)

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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Question (b)

(b)

Complete the table to show the separation, arrangement and movement of particles in each physical state.

Table for Question (b) — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry
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Question (c)

(c)

Name the following changes of state.

[ 1 ]

Question (i)

(i)

Ice turning into water.

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