Chemistry GCSE
Energy changes during state changes
What Energy changes during state changes means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Only a small amount of energy is needed to separate the molecules from one another when a substance melts or boils.
Topics that use Energy changes during state changes
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bulk properties
- Covalent bonding
- Covalent bonds
- Covalent bonds remain intact
- Energy transfer during state changes
- Intermolecular forces
- Melting and boiling points
- Overcoming intermolecular forces
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