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Topic H: Condensed States and Attractive Forces Between Particles

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    170074
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    Learning Objectives

    WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED THIS TOPIC:

    1. Compare/contrast the qualitative properties of three states of matter: solid, liquid, gas
    2. Know the two factors that determine the physical state of matter.
    3. Know how average kinetic energy of the particles changes with temperature.
    4. Know the types and relative strengths of attractive forces between particles.
    5. Relate the physical properties of substances to the attractive forces between particles:
      1. For solids: melting point, malleability, ductility, conductivity, solubility in water
      2. For liquids: boiling point, surface tension, viscosity, vapor pressure, solubility in water
    6. Know the four types of solids (molecular, ionic, metallic, network covalent) and categorize individual substances based on their physical behavior.
    7. Sketch and interpret a typical phase diagram for a pure substance, including identification of the triple point and the critical point.
    8. Construct a Born-Haber diagram given appropriate energy values, and calculate any of the individual energy values where appropriate.


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