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States of Matter and Particle Theory
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
5 lessons
Goal
Model states of matter and changes of state using kinetic theory, evaluate particle models, and predict states from melting and boiling point data.
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Particle Models for Solids, Liquids, Gases and State Changes
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Standards Covered
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBMGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Structure, bonding and the properties of matter
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBM-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10States of matter and change of state in terms of particle kinetics, energy transfers and the relative strength of chemical bonds and intermolecular forces
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBM-01-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10recall and explain the main features of the particle model in terms of the states of matter and change of state, distinguishing between physical and chemical changes
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBM-01-02General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10explain the limitations of the particle model in relation to changes of state when particles are represented by inelastic spheres
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBM-01-03General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10use ideas about energy transfers and the relative strength of chemical bonds and intermolecular forces to explain the different temperatures at which changes of state occur
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-CHEM-SBM-01-04General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10use data to predict states of substances under given conditions
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
1
6 lessons
Atomic Structure and Subatomic Particles
Explain the structure of the nuclear atom, calculate subatomic particles in atoms and ions, and evaluate historical models of the atom.
2
6 lessons
The Periodic Table and Electronic Structure
Explain how the modern Periodic Table is organised by atomic number and electron arrangements, and compare metals with non-metals.
3
6 lessons
Periodic Groups and Chemical Trends
Describe the chemical and physical properties of Groups 1, 7 and 0, and explain reactivity trends down groups.
4
5 lessons
States of Matter and Particle Theory
Model states of matter and changes of state using kinetic theory, evaluate particle models, and predict states from melting and boiling point data.
5
6 lessons
Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter
Describe and compare ionic, simple covalent, giant covalent, polymeric, and metallic bonding and relate structure to bulk properties.
6
5 lessons
Chemical Bonding Models and Representations
Explain chemical bonding via electrostatic attractions, construct and critique bonding representations, and relate bonding to bulk material properties.
7
5 lessons
Carbon Chemistry and Allotropes
Explain the diverse structures, bonding arrangements, and industrial applications of carbon compounds, giant covalent networks, and fullerenes.
8
3 lessons
Atomic Scale and Mathematical Modelling in Chemistry
Estimate and relate the dimensions and scale of atoms and nanoparticles to real-world objects using standard form, ratios, and graphical representations.