OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics)

OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) Matter: Very Simple Exam Questions

Free OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) exam questions on Matter: Very Simple, with mark schemes. Covers the ideal gas, kinetic theory, Boltzmann constant and molecular speeds.

Matter: Very Simple exam questions

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About OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) Matter: Very Simple

This sub-topic covers the simple model of gases.

What you need to know

  • Gas laws Boyle's and Charles's laws.
  • Ideal gas pV = nRT = NkT.
  • Kinetic theory pV = ⅓Nmc²rms.
  • Energy Mean kinetic energy 3/2 kT.

Common mistakes in Matter: Very Simple

  • Using Celsius.
  • Confusing n and N.

Try three Matter: Very Simple exam-style questions

1. Find N in 1.0 mol. (1 mark)

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6.02 x 10²³.

2. State what absolute zero means in kinetic theory. (1 mark)

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Molecules have minimum kinetic energy.

3. Find mean KE of a molecule at 300 K. (1 mark)

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6.2 x 10⁻²¹ J.

Matter: Very Simple FAQs

What does this cover?

Gas laws and kinetic theory.

Which practical links here?

Investigating Boyle's law.

What is an ideal gas?

One that obeys pV = nRT exactly.