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States of matter and ideal gas equations

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States of matter and ideal gas equations

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Describe the arrangement, movement and relative energies of particles in solids, liquids and gases using kinetic theory.
Explain physical changes of state and the heating and cooling curves of substances in terms of energy changes and intermolecular forces.
Define and use molar gas volume for gases under stated conditions, with careful attention to temperature and pressure assumptions required by the question or board.

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Convert between common pressure, volume and temperature units where necessary for gas calculations, including $\text{cm}^3$ to $\text{m}^3$ and $^\circ\text{C}$ to K.

Interpret gas data in practical and stoichiometric contexts, including combining gas equations with balanced equations and amount-of-substance methods.

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