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Thermal properties and temperature answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Thermal properties and temperature. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science.

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Question 1 of 10

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Paper 3 structured question: Thermal properties and temperature

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Thermal Expansion

When solids, liquids, and gases are heated, they expand due to increased particle movement. Solids expand slightly, liquids expand more, and gases expand the most.

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    Explain how solids, liquids, and gases expand when heated at a constant pressure.

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