Particle Model of Matter · Thermodynamics

Density and States of Matter

Measuring density and explaining changes of state using the particle arrangement model.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the spacing of particles explain the varying densities of the three states of matter?
  2. 2What variables affect the accuracy of density measurements for irregularly shaped objects?
  3. 3How would an engineer use density data to select materials for a deep-sea submersible?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - Particle Model of Matter
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physics
Unit: Particle Model of Matter
Period: Thermodynamics

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