Particles and Their Behavior · Physical Science

The Particle Model

Using the particle theory to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why can gases be compressed while solids cannot?
  2. 2How do particles behave differently when they are heated?
  3. 3What evidence do we have for the existence of particles we cannot see?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - The Particulate Nature of Matter
Year: Year 7
Subject: Science
Unit: Particles and Their Behavior
Period: Physical Science

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