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Cambridge IGCSE Physics

2.1.1States of matter

States of matter in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.1.1.1Know the properties that distinguish solids, liquids and gases.
  2. 2.1.1.2Name the changes of state between solid, liquid and gas (gas to solid and solid to gas are not required).

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  • States of matter

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States of matter: sample question

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Gases can be compressed much more easily than liquids.

Is the statement true or false?

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