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Physics Paper 1 - Particles and Internal Energy

The document covers the concepts of changes of state and the particle model, explaining the differences in density and atomic arrangement among solids, liquids, and gases. It includes practical methods for measuring the density of various objects and discusses internal energy, energy transfers, and the effects of heating substances. Additionally, it addresses radioactivity, detailing the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, their uses, decay equations, half-life, and the dangers of radioactive contamination.

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Physics Paper 1 - Particles and Internal Energy

The document covers the concepts of changes of state and the particle model, explaining the differences in density and atomic arrangement among solids, liquids, and gases. It includes practical methods for measuring the density of various objects and discusses internal energy, energy transfers, and the effects of heating substances. Additionally, it addresses radioactivity, detailing the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, their uses, decay equations, half-life, and the dangers of radioactive contamination.

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P6 - Changes of state and the particle model

Solid liquid
gas

Draw a diagram in each box to model the


different between solids,liquids and gases.
Explain the different in density between them,
ensure you refer to the arrangement of the
atoms.

Describe a practical to measure the density of;

● A metal cube

● A statue of a horse

● A unknown liquid

Complete the
diagram to show
all state changes.
P6 - Internal energy and energy transfers

Explain how heating a substance increases the


internal energy.

The energy transferred from the water in


the kettle to the surroundings in 2 hours
is 46 200 J. The mass of water in the
kettle is 0.50 [Link] specific heat
capacity of water is 4200 J/kg °C. The
initial temperature of the water is 100 °C.
Calculate the temperature of the water in
the kettle after 2 hours.

This graph shows water


being heated, Explain
what the happening
been A and B and why
they temperature is
constant.

A mass of 0.063 kg of water was turned


into steam. The specific latent heat of
vaporisation of water is 2 260 000 J/kg.
Calculate the thermal energy transferred
to the water to turn it into steam.
P7 - Radioactivity

Describe the following properties of alpha,


beta and gamma
● penetration power
● range in air
● ionising power
Include what they consist of as part of
your answer.

Give a use of each type of radiation and


what it is suitable for this (in comparison
to the others)
● Alpha

● Beta

● Gamma

Complete the decay equations;

Explain the emission of a gamma ray does


not cause the mass or charge of the
nucleus to change.
Explain what half life is and what it tells
us.

Explain why radioactive decay is


described as random.

A sample of polonium-210 was left for


414 days. After this time it had a mass of
1.45 × 10−4g. The half-life of polonium-
210 is 138 days. Calculate the initial
mass of polonium-210 in the sample.

Explain why contamination of the inside of


the human body by a radioactive material
that emits alpha radiation is highly
dangerous.

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