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Topic plan · IGCSE Chemistry 0620 · Topic 1

States of matter

Solids, liquids and gases as particles in motion. The kinetic particle model, changes of state, and diffusion: the ideas every later topic leans on.

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Unit at a glance

2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
20 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Kinetic particle model lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
1.1Solids, liquids and gases
Ice, water and steam are made of exactly the same particles.		Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 18 marks10 MCQtab 1, tab 3
1.2Diffusion
Open a bottle of perfume and within a minute someone across the room can smell it.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 15 marks10 MCQtab 2

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