Particle Model of Matter and States
Physics · JC 2 · Thermal Physics · Semester 1

Particle Model of Matter and States

Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases using the particle model of matter.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Thermal Physics - Secondary

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Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases using the particle model of matter.

Key Questions

  1. Describe the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.
  2. Explain how the particle model accounts for the different properties of the three states of matter.
  3. Predict how changes in temperature affect the movement of particles in a substance.

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