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States of matter
• States of matter
• Diffusion
IGCSE Grade (10)
Paper 2
Paper 2
1. Diagrams 1, 2 and 3 represent the three states of matter. J. 02 (2)
For which states can diffusion be demonstrated by using simple laboratory apparatus?
A 1 only
C
B 1 and 2
C 2 and 3
D 1, 2 and 3
Which diagram shows how the particles are arranged in the solution?
B
5. Some students are asked to describe differences between gases and liquids. J.04 (1)
Three of their suggestions are:
Which diagram shows the appearance of the jar after several hours? D
7. The melting points and boiling points of four substances are shown. N. 04 (2)
8. At room temperature, in which substance are the particles furthest apart? J. 06 (1)
A. H2 B. H2O C. Mg D. MgO
A
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J. 07 (1)
9. When there is no wind, the scent of flowers can be detected more easily on a warm
evening than on a cold evening.
This is because the molecules of the scent ……1…… ……2…… than in colder conditions.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
10. J. 08 (1)
A yellow precipitate is formed in the experiment shown.
11. In which substance are the particles furthest apart at room temperature? N. 08 (1)
A. ethanol B
B. methane
C. salt
D. sugar
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J. 09 (1)
12. The diagram shows how the molecules in the exhaust gases diffuse into the air.
A. The molecules fall to the ground because they are heavier than air molecules.
B. The molecules go back together as they cool.
C. The molecules spread further into the air.
D. The molecules stay where they are.
Which row describes the water particles in the air above the cup compared with the
water particles in the cup?
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14. J. 11 . 1
The diagrams show the arrangement of particles in three different physical states of
substance X.
15. N. 11 .1
In which substance are the particles close together and slowly moving past each other?
A air
B ice
C steam D
D water
16. J. 12 .1
Which diagram shows the process of diffusion?
C
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17. N. 12 .1
What are the processes W, X, Y and Z in the following diagram?
18. N. 13 . 1
An attempt was made to compress a gas and a solid using the apparatus shown.
Which substance would be compressed and what is the reason for this?
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19. J. 14 . 1
20. N. 14. 1
Which statement is an example of diffusion?
22. N. 15. 1
B
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23. M. 16. 1
24. J. 16. 1
C
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25. N. 16. 1
26. J. 17. 1
D
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27. J. 17. 2
28. N. 17. 1
29. J. 18. 1
A
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Paper 4
1. J. 02 (5. a, b)
(a) The Kinetic Theory explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the
movement of particles.
Liquids and gases both take up the shape of the container but a gas always fills the
container. Explain this, using the ideas of the Kinetic Theory.
Liquid-particles are very close, randomly distributed, slide over each other having
fixed volume
Gas-particles are very far apart, randomly distributed, randomly move in all directions,
diffuse, having no fixed shape nor volume [4]
(b) The following apparatus can be used to measure the rate of diffusion of a gas.
(i) What measurements would need to be taken to calculate the rate of diffusion of a
gas?
2. J.03 (4. b)
(b) When nitrogen dioxide is cooled, it forms a yellow liquid and then pale yellow
crystals.
These crystals are heated and the temperature is measured every minute.
The following graph can be drawn.
(i) Describe the arrangement and movement of the molecules in the region A–B.
The particles are tightly packed in crystal lattice regularly arranged / vibrate
(a) A pure sample of ethanoic acid is slowly heated from 0oC to 150oC and its temperature
is measured every minute. The results are represented on the graph below.
Boiling [1]
(ii) What would be the difference in the region B to C if an impure sample had been
used?
(iii) Sketch on the graph how the line would continue if the acid was heated to a higher
temperature.
(i) Which of these three chemicals diffuses the most slowly? Give a reason for your
choice.
Chloromethane..................................................................................
Biggest molecular mass / highest density..
....................................................................................................................................... [2]
5. N. 10. 2
Lattice
(a) Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature. Nitrogen molecules, N2, which are spread far apart
move in a random manner at high speed.
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(ii) How does the movement and arrangement of the molecules in a crystal of nitrogen differ
from those in gaseous nitrogen?
SOLID GAS
PATTERN regular lattice (random / irregular / no pattern [1]
DISTANCE close far apart / spread out [1]
MOVEMENT vibrate random in all directions [1]
[3]
(b) Use the ideas of the Kinetic Theory to explain the following.
(i) A sealed container contains nitrogen gas. The pressure of a gas is due to the molecules of
the gas hitting the walls of the container.
Explain why the pressure inside the container increases when the temperature is increased.
Evaporation
Condensation
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8. N. 2012 (32) [2]
(b) Write an equation for the equilibrium which exists in region BC.
X(s) X(l) .... [2]
(d) Explain how the curve shows that a pure sample of compound X was used.
(In region BC) solid melts and (in region DE) liquid boils at a fixed / sharp
temperature. .. [2]
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9. N. 2012 (33) [3]
(a) A small amount of liquid bromine is added to a container which is then sealed.
Br2(l) → Br2(g)
Use the ideas of the Kinetic Theory to explain why, after about an hour, the bromine
molecules have spread uniformly to occupy the whole container.
Particles have a lot of energy enough to overcome weak intermolecular forces and
escape. Particles move randomly in all directions and diffuse.
[3]
(b) The diagrams below show simple experiments on the speed of diffusion of gases.
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Complete the following explanations. Diagram 1 has been done for you.
Diagram 1
There is air inside and outside the porous pot so the rate of diffusion of air into the pot is the
same as the rate of diffusion of air out of the pot. The pressure inside and outside the pot is
the same so the coloured liquid is at the same level on each side of the tube.
Diagram 2
Air has higher Mr than hydrogen; hydrogen diffuses into the pot faster than air that
slowly diffuses out of the pot; pressure inside pot is greater than outside
[3]
Diagram 3
Air has lower Mr than carbon dioxide; air diffuses out of the pot faster than carbon
dioxide that slowly diffuses into the pot; pressure inside pot less than outside
[3]
[Total: 9]
10. J. 14. 3
(a) Different gases diffuse at different speeds.
(i) What is meant by the term diffusion?
Slow movement of gaseous or liquid particles from high concentration area to low
concentration area [1]
(ii) What property of a gas molecule affects the speed at which it diffuses?
..............Relative molecular mass ..................................................................... [1]
(b) Helium is a gas used to fi ll balloons. It is present in the air in very small quantities.
Diffusion can be used to separate it from the air.
Air at 1000 °C is on one side of a porous barrier. The air which passes through the
barrier has a larger amount of helium in it.
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(i) Why does the air on the other side of the barrier contain more helium?
Helium has less relative mass than Nitrogen and oxygen . [1]
(ii) What property of a gas molecule affects the speed at which it diffuses?
...................................... Mass or Mr............................................................................. [1]
(b) Helium is a gas used to fi ll balloons. It is present in the air in very small quantities.
Diffusion can be used to separate it from the air.
Air at 1000 °C is on one side of a porous barrier. The air which passes through the barrier
has a larger amount of helium in it.
(i) Why does the air on the other side of the barrier contain more helium?
Helium particles are less dense than air [N2 and O2] so diffuses faster. [1]
Melting
Sublimation
Condensatio
Sublimation
Brownian motion