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Clarify the changes of state using kinetic particle theory, including how to interpret heating and cooling curves.

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Clarify the changes of state using kinetic particle theory, including how to interpret heating and cooling curves

This point belongs to Solids, liquids and gases, especially Solids, liquids and gases outcomes.
You need to be able to clarify the changes of state using kinetic particle theory, including how to interpret heating and cooling curves.
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