Chemistry GCSE
Trends with molecular size
What Trends with molecular size means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Trends with molecular size
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As the molecules in a hydrocarbon fraction get larger, boiling point, viscosity and flammability change in a regular way.
Topics that use Trends with molecular size
- Properties of hydrocarbons (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Choosing fuels for particular uses
- Combustion products
- Complete and incomplete combustion
- Energy transfer
- Exothermic reactions
- Intermolecular forces
- Oxidation
- Reactions of hydrocarbons
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