Changes of State

Chemistry: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 1.1.3

Changing State - Processes

There are 4 processes that can cause a substance to change state:

Boiling

  • Liquid → gas.

Melting

  • Solid → liquid.

Freezing

  • Liquid → solid.

Condensing

  • Gas → liquid.

Test yourself on Changes of State

  • What process happens when a liquid's temperature reaches its boiling point?

  • Name the processes that lead to a change in state

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