1.1.5

Forces Between Particles

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Melting and Boiling Points - Forces Between Particles

The amount of energy required for substances to change state depends on the strength of the forces between their particles.

Strong forces

  • Strong forces between particles means lots of energy is needed to overcome them.
  • Substances with strong forces between particles have high melting and boiling points.

Weak forces

  • Weak forces between particles means little energy is needed to overcome them.
  • Substances with weak forces between particles have low melting and boiling points.

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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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