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A heating curve for water

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics AQA Higher

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  • Q1
    Match the following key words to their definition.
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  • Q2
    Match the following states of matter to the description of particle behaviour.
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  • Q3
    Why do most solids expand when their temperature increases?
    The individual particles grow larger, so take up more space.
    The empty space between particles decreases.
    The particles gain mass, so take up more space.
    New particles are made by the extra energy, so the solid takes up more space.
    The average particle speed increases, so they occupy a larger volume.
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  • Q4
    Which of the following statements describes what happens when a pure substance boils and changes from a liquid to a gas?
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  • Q5
    Which of the following statements describe what happens when a pure substance freezes and changes from a liquid to a solid?
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  • Q6
    Equal masses of samples of different substances, X and Y, are heated at the same rate. Substance X has a higher specific heat capacity than substance Y. Which of the following statements is correct?
    The melting point of X and Y are the same.
    Substance X will increase in temperature more quickly than substance Y.
    Substance X will increase in temperature more slowly than substance Y.
    The melting point of X must be higher than that of Y.
    The melting point of Y must be higher than that of X.
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