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Explain condensing using decreased particle energy and closer particle arrangement.

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Changes of state and the particle model

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Changes of state

AQA GCSE PhysicsParticle model of matter

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Explain condensing using decreased particle energy and closer particle arrangement. Comparison lens: State both sides of the comparison so the contrast is explicit rather than implied. In Changes of state, this means changes of state are explained by particle energy and arrangement. The answer should use the approved wording from Changes of state and the particle model, include condensing, and avoid drifting into another section of Particle model of matter. For revision, practise saying the exact objective aloud, then add the one calculation, particle movement, collision, graph, or practical detail that makes the statement true. A strong exam response for checkpoint 22 is specific to explain condensing using decreased particle energy and closer particle arrangement and does not reuse a generic explanation from a neighbouring objective.

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CondensingParticle arrangement

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  • Confusing Condensation with Other Changes: Clarify that condensing involves a gas turning into a liquid due to decreased particle energy, while freezing is the process of a liquid becoming a solid.

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