GCSE AQA Physics Topic 3 Particles of
Matter
What is the definition of density? State the relevant equation with units. - ANS-The mass per
unit volume of a material.
⍴=m/v
Density (kg/m³), Mass (kg), Volume (m³)
State the different states of matter in order (least to most) of density of atoms - ANS-Least
dense: Gas
Liquid
Most dense: Solid
Describe the particle arrangement of a solid. - ANS-Tightly packed in a regular arrangement.
Particles can only vibrate on the spot.
Describe the particle arrangement of a liquid - ANS-Close together, but with an irregular
arrangement. They can flow over each other.
Describe the particle arrangement of a gas. - ANS-Separated, with no regular arrangement.
Particles can move freely.
What is always conserved when a substance undergoes a change of state? - ANS-Mass
How does a change of state differ from a chemical change? - ANS-In a change of state, the
material can return to having its previous properties if the change is reversed
What is sublimation? - ANS-When a solid changes into a gas without passing through a liquid
state
What is evaporation? - ANS-When a liquid changes into a gas state.
Explain the processes involved when a bathroom mirror mists up. - ANS-Hot water evaporates
to form water vapour
This water vapour lands on the cooler mirror
The vapour condenses and returns to liquid state on the mirror's surface
Matter
What is the definition of density? State the relevant equation with units. - ANS-The mass per
unit volume of a material.
⍴=m/v
Density (kg/m³), Mass (kg), Volume (m³)
State the different states of matter in order (least to most) of density of atoms - ANS-Least
dense: Gas
Liquid
Most dense: Solid
Describe the particle arrangement of a solid. - ANS-Tightly packed in a regular arrangement.
Particles can only vibrate on the spot.
Describe the particle arrangement of a liquid - ANS-Close together, but with an irregular
arrangement. They can flow over each other.
Describe the particle arrangement of a gas. - ANS-Separated, with no regular arrangement.
Particles can move freely.
What is always conserved when a substance undergoes a change of state? - ANS-Mass
How does a change of state differ from a chemical change? - ANS-In a change of state, the
material can return to having its previous properties if the change is reversed
What is sublimation? - ANS-When a solid changes into a gas without passing through a liquid
state
What is evaporation? - ANS-When a liquid changes into a gas state.
Explain the processes involved when a bathroom mirror mists up. - ANS-Hot water evaporates
to form water vapour
This water vapour lands on the cooler mirror
The vapour condenses and returns to liquid state on the mirror's surface