Combined Science GCSE
Trends in physical properties
What Trends in physical properties means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Trends in physical properties
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Reference: AQA
Melting and boiling points rise as molecular size increases, because larger molecules need more energy to overcome their intermolecular forces.
Topics that use Trends in physical properties
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covalent bonds
- Electrical conductivity
- Energy and changes of state
- Intermolecular forces
- Melting and boiling points
- States of matter
- Structure and bonding
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