LSC: States and Changes of States of Matter Assignment

1 The particles in liquids and gases show random motion. What does that mean, and
why does it occur?
2 Why does the purple colour spread when a crystal of potassium manganate (VII) is
placed in water?
3 Bromine vapour is heavier than air. Even so, it spreads upwards in the experiment
above. Why?
4 a) What is diffusion?
b) Use the idea of diffusion to explain how the smell of perfume travels.
5 Write down two properties of a solid, two of a liquid, and two of a gas.
6 Which word means the opposite of:
a) boiling?
b) melting?
7 Which has a lower freezing point, oxygen or ethanol?
8 Which has a higher boiling point, oxygen or ethanol?
9 Look at the heating curve below.

LSC: States and Changes of States of Matter Assignment 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

a) About how long did it take for the ice to melt, once melting started?

b) How long did boiling take to complete, once it started?
c) Try to think of a reason for the difference in a and b.
10 Use the idea of particles to explain why:
a) solids have a definite shape
b) liquids fill the bottom of a container
c) you cannot store gases in open containers
d) you cannot squeeze a sealed plastic syringe that is completely full of water
e) a balloon expands as you blow into it.

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Mugisa Geofrey Zziwa is a learning facilitator with Ultimate MultiMedia Consult. With knowledge of the following topics:  Digital Pedagogy training or digital teaching skills, how to integrate ICT in teaching.  Journalism and the Internet/Computers (How internet helps journalism)  Basic web design & CMS and Multimedia Content publishing  Digital security and safety basics for journalists  Best practices for ensuring safety online  Data Mashups  Collaborative digital content development tools  Live streaming and Live reporting  Immersive Storytelling tools and practices  Among others I have conducted a number of trainings which include: • Multimedia Journalism and Digital Safety training for university Students held in Makerere University, Kampala International University and Cavendish University and sponsored by the American Embassy Uganda. • Digital Pedagogy training for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teachers held in Iganga Girls SSS in Iganga District for Eastern region Uganda, St. Maria Gorretti in MPigi District for Central region Uganda, and Teso College ALOET for the Karamoja region Uganda. Sponsored by Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWEU) Training Teachers on integration of ICT in teaching and delivering lessons to students. • Digital Pedagogy at American Center for Teachers by Teachers In Need (TIN) Uganda. • Facilitator on Digital Pedagogy with ICT Teachers Association Uganda (ITAU) at American Center, Kyebambe Girls SSS in FortPortal for western region Uganda, Dr. Obote College Boro Boro Lira for Nothern Region Uganda.

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