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1.1 States of Matter

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Course Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry

Section 1. Principles of Chemistry
Topic 1.1 States of Matter
Difficulty Easy
Time allowed: 40
Score: /29
Percentage: /100
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Question 1a
This question is about states of matter.
The diagram shows how the particles of a substance are arranged in two different states.
i)
Complete the diagram to show how particles are arranged in the liquid state.
(1)
ii)
Identify the state of matter in which the particles have the most energy.
(1)
[2 marks]
Question 1b
The state symbols (s), (l), (g) and (aq) are often used in chemistry.
The table shows some physical changes.
Complete the table by giving the state symbol before and after each change.
State symbol
Physical change before change after change
water evaporates
crystals of iodine sublime
ice melts
[3 marks]
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Question 1c
Explain why hot water evaporates more quickly than cold water.
[2 marks]
Question 2a
Some sugar is added to cold water in a beaker.
After some time, all the sugar dissolves and spreads throughout the water.
i)
Name the process that occurs that causes the sugar to spread throughout the water.
(1)
ii)
State two ways to make the sugar dissolve more quickly.
(2)
[3 marks]
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Question 2b
Pure water can be obtained from the sugar solution using this apparatus.
i)
Name the process used to obtain pure water from the sugar solution.
(1)
ii)
Explain the purpose of the piece of apparatus labelled X.
(2)
[3 marks]
Question 3a
i)
State the meaning of the term solute.
(1)
ii)
State the meaning of the term solvent.
(1)
[2 marks]
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Question 3b
Explain what is meant by a saturated solution.
[2 marks]
Question 3c
A dark purple liquid is diluted by adding water.
The diluted liquid becomes a pale purple colour.
Explain the process that causes this change.
Refer to particles in your answer.
[2 marks]
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Question 4
The diagram shows a mirror in a bathroom. As the water vapour cools it turns into droplets of water on the bathroom mirror.
When the water vapour changes to liquid water the change is called
☐ A vaporisation
☐ B condensation
☐ C sublimation
☐ D evaporation
[1 mark]
Question 5
The diagram below shows a bottle of perfume which has been sprayed in a room. Very soon the perfume can be smelled in
every part of the room.
Which statement explains these observations?

☐ A The perfume particles diffuse into the air
☐ B The perfumes particles sublime into the air
☐ C The perfume particles are carried in air currents
☐ D The perfume particles are changing state
[1 mark]
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Question 6
A crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker and left for a short time and a purple liquid is seen at the bottom of
the beaker.
Which statement is correct?

☐ A Potassium permanganate solution is formed
☐ B Water is the solute
☐ C A saturated solution is formed
☐ D The crystal sublimes
[1 mark]
Question 7a
Substances can exist as solids, liquids or gases.
i)
Give the change of state that occurs when a substance melts.
(1)
ii)
Complete the word equation for the sublimation of iodine.
iodine (s) → iodine (...........)

(1)
[2 marks]
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Question 7b
The circle in the diagram represents a particle. Complete the diagram to show the arrangement of particles in a gas.
[1 mark]
Question 7c
The table lists some statements about particles. Place ticks (✔) in boxes to show which two statements are correct for water
particles.
Statement Tick
the particles only vibrate
the particles do not move
the particles have no gaps between them
the particles move randomly
the particles have more energy than in ice
the particles have a regular arrangement
[2 marks]
Question 8
Substances exist as solids, liquids or gases.
What change of state occurs at Y?

☐ A Melting
☐ B Freezing
☐ C Boiling
☐ D Condensation
[1 mark]
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Question 9
The diagram shows the three states of matter for a substance:
Which statement is correct about the movement or arrangement of the particles?

☐ A In the solid the particles move fast in all directions
☐ B In the gas the particles are close together
☐ C In the liquid the particles move randomly
☐ D In the liquid the particles vibrate about fixed positions
[1 mark]
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1.1 States of Matter

Course Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry

Which statement explains these observations?

Which statement is correct?

iodine (s) → iodine (...........)

What change of state occurs at Y?

Which statement is correct about the movement or arrangement of the particles?

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