Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Solids, Liquids and Gases
279 practice questions
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201–210 of 279
Question 201
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why gases are easily compressed but solids are not, using the particle model.
Question 202
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram below shows particles in the three states of matter.
(a)[1 mark]Label each box with 'solid', 'liquid', or 'gas' based on the arrangement of the particles.
Three boxes, each containing dots: (b)[2 marks]Explain why the particles in Box 3 move around more freely than those in Box 1.
Question 203
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why liquids can flow but solids cannot, using the arrangement and movement of their particles.
Question 204
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Name the force responsible for holding the particles together in a solid.
Question 205
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →In which state of matter are the forces between particles the weakest?
- A.Solid
- B.Liquid
- C.Gas
- D.Plasma
Question 206
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagrams below show the arrangement of particles in three different states of matter.
Arrangement of particles in three states of matter (a)[1 mark]Identify which numbered group of circles (1, 2 or 3) represents a gas.
(b)[2 marks]State two differences between the arrangement and movement of the particles in a solid and those in a gas.
(c)[1 mark]Explain why solids are not easily compressed.
Question 207
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain, using the particle model, how gas pressure is produced in a sealed container and how an increase in temperature affects the pressure.
Question 208
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which statement best explains why liquids have a much higher density than gases?
- A.Particles in liquids are much closer together than in gases.
- B.Particles in liquids are moving faster than in gases.
- C.Particles in liquids are arranged in a regular pattern.
- D.Particles in liquids do not move.
Question 209
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the three main states of matter found on Earth and for each one give one property that distinguishes it from the other two.
Question 210
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Particle spacing and compressibility in different states State How close are particles? Easily compressed? Solid Very close together No Liquid Very close together No Gas Far apart Yes Use the table to compare and explain the reason for the compressibility of gases, solids and liquids.