IGCSE Physics (0625) Unit 2. Thermal physics 2.1.1 States of matter Paper 1

Question

Which row gives the correct name for each change of state shown?

 

change of state

gas to liquid

liquid to solid

solid to liquid

A

condensation

melting

solidification

B

condensation

solidification

melting

C

evaporation

melting

solidification

D

evaporation

solidification

melting

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

Interconversion of three states of matter: Any state of matter can be converted into other states with the help of temperature or pressure. 
 
(A) Solid to Liquid Fusion
(B)Liquid to GasVaporisation
(C)Gas to liquidCondensation
(D)Liquid to Solid Solidification
(E) Solid to GasSublimation
(F)Gas to Solid Sublimation

Question

A student has a syringe which has its open end sealed. The syringe is completely filled with a certain substance, as shown in diagram 1. The student pushes the piston of the syringe in as far as possible, as shown in diagram 2.

 

What is in the syringe?

A a gas and a liquid

B a solid and a liquid

C a liquid only

D a solid only

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

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