States of matter
What States of matter means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Small-molecule substances are usually gases or liquids at room temperature, and some are solids with a low melting point.
Solid, liquid and gas, distinguished by the arrangement, separation and motion of their particles.
Topics that use States of matter
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
- The three states of matter (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy and changes of state
- Intermolecular forces
- Melting and boiling points
- Boiling point
- Bonding and structure
- Changes of state
- Changes of state and energy transfer
- Comparing temperature with fixed points
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