Chemistry GCSE
Energy transfer during state changes
What Energy transfer during state changes means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy transfer during state changes
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Energy transferred during melting or boiling is used to overcome weak intermolecular forces rather than to break strong covalent bonds.
Topics that use Energy transfer during state changes
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bulk properties
- Covalent bonding
- Covalent bonds
- Covalent bonds remain intact
- Intermolecular forces
- Melting and boiling points
- Overcoming intermolecular forces
- Simple molecular substances
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