Date | May 2009 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 09M.3.sl.TZ2.C4 |
Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Compare and State | Question number | C4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Compare the positional and directional order in a crystalline solid, nematic phase liquid crystal and a pure liquid. Show your answer by stating yes or no in the table below.
Markscheme
Need all three across table for each mark.
Examiners report
The positional and directional order were generally compared correctly.
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