The three states of matter (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What are the three states that all matter can exist in?
What are the three states that all matter can exist in?
Solid, liquid, gas
What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?
What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?
Melting
What happens to a liquid when it boils?
What happens to a liquid when it boils?
It changes to a gas
What is the name for the process when a gas changes to a liquid?
What is the name for the process when a gas changes to a liquid?
Condensing
What does heating do to particles in a substance?
What does heating do to particles in a substance?
Gives them more energy
Why do particles in a solid start moving more when heated?
Why do particles in a solid start moving more when heated?
They gain energy
Which state change needs more energy: melting or boiling?
Which state change needs more energy: melting or boiling?
Boiling
What effect do stronger forces have on melting and boiling points?
What effect do stronger forces have on melting and boiling points?
Higher temperatures needed
Which type of substance has weak forces between individual atoms?
Which type of substance has weak forces between individual atoms?
Noble gases
What type of bonds does diamond have throughout its structure?
What type of bonds does diamond have throughout its structure?
Strong covalent bonds
Which substance has the highest melting point?
Which substance has the highest melting point?
Diamond at 3527°C
Why do different substances have different melting points?
Why do different substances have different melting points?
Different strength of forces