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Edexcel International GCSE Physics Ideal Gas Molecules Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Ideal Gas Molecules, with mark schemes. Covers Brownian motion, gas pressure, absolute zero and the gas laws.

Ideal Gas Molecules exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 5: Solids, Liquids and Gases, including Ideal Gas Molecules. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Physics Ideal Gas Molecules

This sub-topic covers gases.

What you need to know

  • Molecular motion Brownian motion and pressure.
  • Kelvin Absolute zero at −273 °C.
  • Gas laws p₁V₁ = p₂V₂ and p₁/T₁ = p₂/T₂.

Common mistakes in Ideal Gas Molecules

  • Using Celsius in gas laws.
  • Forgetting temperature must be constant for Boyle.

Try two Ideal Gas Molecules exam-style questions

1. Convert 27 °C to kelvin. (1 mark)

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300 K.

2. Explain why gas pressure rises with temperature. (2 marks)

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Molecules move faster (1), hitting walls harder and more often (1).

Ideal Gas Molecules FAQs

What does this cover?

Gas behaviour and the gas laws.

What is absolute zero?

The lowest possible temperature, 0 K.