1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.6 Momentum

1.7.1 Energy

1.7.2 Work

1.7.3 Energy resources

1.7.4 Power

1.8 Pressure

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

5.1.1 The atom

5.1.2 The nucleus

5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity

5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission

5.2.3 Radioactive decay

5.2.4 Half-life

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.2 Stars

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE Physics 2.1.1 States of matter Question Bank

[Maximum number: 1]

In which process does a gas turn into a liquid?

boiling

condensing

freezing

melting

[Maximum number: 1]

What are the correct terms for each change of state?

liquid to solid

liquid to gas

solidification

condensation

melting

condensation

solidification

evaporation

melting

evaporation

[Maximum number: 1]

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.

Which two changes of state are taking place?

condensation and freezing

condensation and melting

boiling and melting

freezing and evaporation

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement correctly describes a change of state?

A gas condenses to form a liquid.

A liquid melts to form a solid.

A solid condenses to form a liquid.

A solid boils to form a gas.

[Maximum number: 1]

A substance can exist in three different states: solid, liquid or gas.
Each of the two statements below describes a change of state.
change 1: Particles move much closer together but continue to travel throughout the substance.
change 2: Particles stop travelling throughout the substance and just vibrate about fixed positions.
Which changes of state do these statements describe?

change 1

change 2

condensation

melting

condensation

solidification

condensation

solidification

melting

[Maximum number: 1]

Fig. 4.1 shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer without a temperature scale. The liquid inside the thermometer has a melting point of $-39^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ .

(a)

A scientist is measuring temperatures at the South Pole. These temperatures have a minimum value of $-90^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ .

State why the liquid used in the thermometer in Fig. 4.1 would not be suitable for this scientist.

[ 1 ]

(a)

(i)

Give one example of a change of state which does not involve boiling or evaporation.

[ 1 ]

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