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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.2.2.1States of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures

States of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 1.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.1.1Identify the three states of matter and describe the arrangement of their particles.
  2. 7.2.2.1.2Describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases using the kinetic theory.
  3. 7.2.2.1.3Describe the factors that affect solubility.
  4. 7.2.2.1.4Identify elements, compounds and mixtures, and metals and non-metals on the Periodic Table.

Lessons

  • Diffusion

    25 min

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  • Elements, compounds and mixtures

    25 min

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  • Properties of metals and non-metals

    30 min

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  • States of matter and the kinetic particle theory

    25 min

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States of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures: sample question

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