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Explain how the arrangement, separation, and movement of particles define the structures of solids, liquids, and gases.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryStates of matterCore content

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Explain how the arrangement, separation, and movement of particles define the structures of solids, liquids, and gases

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You need to be able to explain how the arrangement, separation, and movement of particles define the structures of solids, liquids, and gases.
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