Chemistry GCSE
Physical state
What Physical state means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Physical state
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The state of a substance under the stated conditions, such as metals usually solid, water liquid, and gases including H₂, O₂ and CO₂.
Topics that use Physical state
- State symbols (AQA GCSE)
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