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GCSE Physics Particle model of matter

Subject: Physics

Level: Medium

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Q1.

Which of the following statements about the density of a gas compared to a solid is correct?

  • 1. The density of a gas is always greater than the density of a solid.

  • 2. The density of a gas can be greater or less than the density of a solid, depending on the substance.

  • 3. The density of a gas is always equal to the density of a solid.

  • 4. The density of a gas is always less than the density of a solid.

Q2.

Which change of state involves a substance changing directly from a solid to a gas?

Fig: Dry Ice changing state from solid to gas
  • 1. Melting

  • 2. Sublimation

  • 3. Condensation

  • 4. Boiling

Q3.

What is the term used to describe the energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid at its melting point?

  • 1. Specific heat capacity

  • 2. Latent heat of vaporization

  • 3. Latent heat of fusion

  • 4. Thermal conductivity

Q4.

Which of the following is true about the spaces between particles in a gas?

  • 1. The spaces are very small and fixed.

  • 2. The spaces are filled with other particles.

  • 3. The spaces are non-existent.

  • 4. The spaces are large and variable.

Q5.

During which change of state does a substance release thermal energy?

  • 1. Melting

  • 2. Boiling

  • 3. Freezing

  • 4. Sublimation

Q6.

Which of the following describes the movement of particles in a liquid?

Fig: Movement of particles in a gas vs. liquid
  • 1. Particles vibrate in fixed positions.

  • 2. Particles move randomly and are close together.

  • 3. Particles move randomly and are far apart.

  • 4. Particles are stationary.

Q7.

What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas?

  • 1. Melting

  • 2. Evaporation

  • 3. Condensation

  • 4. Freezing

Q8.

Which statement best describes the arrangement of particles in a solid?

  • 1. Particles are widely spaced and move rapidly.

  • 2. Particles move past each other.

  • 3. Particles are closely packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

  • 4. Particles are randomly arranged and move freely.

Q9.

What happens to the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance as its temperature increases?

Fig: Effect of Temperature Rise on Particle Kinetic Energy
  • 1. It remains the same.

  • 2. It fluctuates randomly.

  • 3. It increases.

  • 4. It decreases.

Q10.

When a gas is compressed at a constant temperature, what happens to its pressure?

  • 1. It remains the same.

  • 2. It fluctuates unpredictably.

  • 3. It increases.

  • 4. It decreases.

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