Use particle theory to describe the arrangement of particles in a substance, including the motion of and attraction between particles, and relate this to the properties of the substance

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Use particle theory to describe the arrangement of particles in a substance, including the motion of and attraction between particles, and relate this to the properties of the substance.

Code

AC9S7U05

Year level

Year 7

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Chemical sciences

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We are learning to use particle theory to describe the arrangement of particles in a substance, including the motion of and attraction between particles, and relate this to the properties of the substance.

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Use particle theory to describe the   of particles in a substance, including the motion of and attraction between particles, and relate this to the properties of the substance.

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