Combined Science GCSE
Effect of pressure on change of state
What Effect of pressure on change of state means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Melting and boiling points are stated at a pressure, so the data must apply to the pressure in the question before predicting.
Topics that use Effect of pressure on change of state
- The three states of matter (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Boiling point
- Bonding and structure
- Changes of state
- Changes of state and energy transfer
- Comparing temperature with fixed points
- Energy and changes of state
- Energy transfers during heating
- Intermolecular forces
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