Phases of Matter · CSEC Physics

9 past-paper questions on Phases of Matter, part of Thermal Physics and Kinetic Theory, from every CSEC Physics paper on Quelpr.

1. 4(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Physics · 1990 · Paper 2Draw diagrams to illustrate the difference between the structure of liquids and that of gases.
2. 4(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Physics · 1990 · Paper 2Explain why gases are more easily compressed than liquids.
3. 2(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2Describe what is seen through the microscope when observing the illuminated graphite particles for a few seconds.
4. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2State what change in observation would occur if warmer water were used instead.
5. 2(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2State the conclusions that can be drawn from these observations.
6. 2(b)3 marks· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2The average speed of a perfume molecule at room temperature is approximately 100 m/s, but the scent travels across a room much more slowly. Explain this difference.
7. 1(d)(i)1 mark· Physics Q1 1(d)(i)State the phase of the substance at C.
8. 1(d)(ii)1 mark· Physics Q1 1(d)(ii)Describe what is happening to the substance between C and D.
9. 2(a)7 marks· Physics Q2 2(a)Complete Table 2 to distinguish among solids, liquids and gases using the terms 'definite/fixed', 'vibrate', 'move freely', 'very weak/negligibly weak', 'no fixed shape'.