David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: The Kinetic Model of Matter, Exercise 3: Exercise 9.2

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David Sang Physics Solutions for Exercise - David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: The Kinetic Model of Matter, Exercise 3: Exercise 9.2

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Questions from David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: The Kinetic Model of Matter, Exercise 3: Exercise 9.2 with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Complete the table. In the first row, draw sketches of the three states of matter in terms of the arrangement of the particles and their movement. Then describe the three states, referring to the three criteria in the first column.

State Solid Liquid Gas
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How close are particles to their neighbours?      
How do the particles move?      
Strength of forces between particles (strong/weak/zero)      



 

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is the word we use to describe the process of a solid becoming a liquid?

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is the word we use to describe the process of a liquid becoming a gas?

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is the word we use to describe the process of a gas becoming a liquid?

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Why is this model of matter sometimes described as the 'kinetic' model?

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Why does an aerosol spray feel cold, even on a hot day?