Sample exam questions - states of matter and mixtures - EdexcelSentence completion and line matching
Understanding how to approach exam questions helps to boost exam performance. Question types will include multiple choice, structured, mathematical and practical questions.
Foundation tier papers may include questions in which you have to complete a sentence, or draw lines to match correct options. These questions will include distractors, which are incorrect choices.
Make sure you only use words from the given list. When you answer a line matching question, use straight lines rather than complex wavy lines. Do not draw more lines than necessary to answer the question.
Edexcel questions courtesy of Pearson Education Ltd.
Sample question 1 - Foundation
Question
A student is given some solid wax.
Use words from the list to name two pieces of equipment that the student should use to convert the solid wax into a liquid. [2 marks]
Bunsen burner
Burette
Test tube
Pipette
Filter funnel
Bunsen burner [1]
Test tube [1]
Sample question 2 - Foundation
Question
There are three states of matter - solid, liquid and gas. The diagrams show the arrangement of particles in different states.
Draw one line from each state to the correct diagram. [2 marks]