Chemistry GCSE
States of matter at room temperature
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Small-molecule substances usually exist as gases or liquids at room temperature, although some, such as water and ethanol, are liquids.
Topics that use States of matter at room temperature
- 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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