1.1.1

States of Matter

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States of Matter

Substances can exist in 3 different states of matter.

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Solid

  • In solids, particles are very close together and vibrate in a fixed position.
  • Solids have a fixed shape and volume.
  • When heated, the particles vibrate with a greater amplitude.
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Liquid

  • In liquids, particles are very close together but they move and flow randomly past one another.
  • Liquids have a fixed volume but can change shape and fill a container.
  • When heated, the average speed of particles increases.
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Gas

  • In gases, particles are far apart and move randomly in all directions.
  • Gases change shape and volume to fill whatever container they are in.
  • When heated, the average speed of particles increases.

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1Structure - Models of the Particulate of Matter

2Structure - Models of Bonding & Structure

3Structure - Classification of Matter

3.1The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

3.2Periodic Trends

3.3Group 1 Alkali Metals

3.4Halogens

3.5Noble gases, group 18

3.6Functional Groups: Classification of Organic

3.7Functional Group Chemistry

3.8Alkanes

3.9Alcohols

3.10Halogenoalkanes

4Reactivity - What Drives Chemical Reaction?

5Reactivity - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

6Reactivity - The Mechanisms of Chemical Change

7Measurement, Data Processing & Analysis

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