Physics GCSE
states of matter
What states of matter means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of states of matter
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Solid, liquid and gas forms, differing in density because of the arrangement of atoms or molecules and the gaps between them.
Topics that use states of matter
- Density of materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- arrangement of particles
- constant particle size
- Density
- displacement technique
- measuring instruments
- particle model
- particle spacing
- regular and irregular solids
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