States of Matter and State Changes
Exploring the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases, and the energy changes involved in state transitions.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the particle arrangements in solids, liquids, and gases.
- Explain the energy changes that occur during melting and boiling.
- Analyze how pressure affects the boiling point of a liquid.
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