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Describe small molecular substances as usually gases or liquids at room temperature.

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How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances

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Properties of small molecules

AQA GCSE ChemistryBonding, structure, and the properties of matter

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In the subtopic Properties of small molecules, this learning objective focuses on describe small molecular substances as usually gases or liquids at room temperature. Within How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, students should explain this idea in the exact curriculum context rather than as an isolated fact. Approved keywords for this objective include small, molecular, substances, usually, and gases. small molecular substances means substances that are usually gases or liquids at room temperature. Avoid students often state that small molecular substances are always gases at room temperature; instead emphasize that small molecular substances are usually gases or liquids at room temperature, not exclusively gases. For exam answers, remember that small molecular substances are typically gases or liquids at room temperature. Use this knowledge to predict their state in exam questions.

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small molecular substancesroom temperature

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  • State of Small Molecular Substances: Emphasize that small molecular substances are usually gases or liquids at room temperature, not exclusively gases.

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