Changes of state (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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How are particles arranged in a solid?
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Very close together in a regular pattern
What can liquid particles do that solid particles cannot?
What can liquid particles do that solid particles cannot?
Slide past each other
Which statement best describes gas particles?
Which statement best describes gas particles?
Far apart with lots of kinetic energy
Why are state changes described as physical changes?
Why are state changes described as physical changes?
They can be completely reversed
What happens to mass during a state change?
What happens to mass during a state change?
It stays exactly the same
What happens to temperature whilst a substance is changing state?
What happens to temperature whilst a substance is changing state?
It stays constant
What is melting?
What is melting?
Solid to liquid when heated
What is condensation?
What is condensation?
Gas to liquid, loses thermal energy
What is sublimation?
What is sublimation?
Solid turning directly into a gas
What happens to energy when a liquid evaporates?
What happens to energy when a liquid evaporates?
The liquid gains thermal energy
What temperature does water stay at whilst it boils and turns into steam?
What temperature does water stay at whilst it boils and turns into steam?
What property do liquids have that gases do not?
What property do liquids have that gases do not?
Fixed volume