ACSSU151

Properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles

Elaborations

• explaining why a model for the structure of matter is needed (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)
• modelling the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)
• using the particle model to explain observed phenomena linking the energy of particles to temperature changes (Skills: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking)

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