1. States of matter
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- 0620–2026–2027
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- 1
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Topic 1.1
1.1 Solids, liquids and gases
Objectives in this topic
1.1.1—Distinguishing properties of solids
- State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases
1.1.2—Structures of solids, liquids and
- Describe structures of solids, liquids and gases in terms of particle separation, arrangement and motion
1.1.3—Changes of state in terms of melting
- Describe changes of state in terms of melting, boiling, evaporating, freezing and condensing
1.1.4—Effects of temperature and pressure on
- Describe effects of temperature and pressure on the volume of a gas
1.1.5—Changes of state using kinetic
- Explain changes of state using kinetic particle theory, including the interpretation of heating and cooling curves
1.1.6—Effects of temperature and pressure on
- Explain the effects of temperature and pressure on gas volume using kinetic particle theory
Topic 1.2
1.2 Diffusion
Objectives in this topic
1.2.1—Diffusion using kinetic particle
- Describe/explain diffusion using kinetic particle theory
1.2.2—Effect of relative molecular mass on
- Describe/explain the effect of relative molecular mass on the rate of diffusion of gases