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Properties of Gases and Molecular Structure

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Many physical properties of matter can be discussed without regard to how matter is made up. But for a more complete discussion the nature of matter must be considered. The generally accepted theory is that:

Matter consists of myriads of tiny particles called molecules

The theory enables a wide variety of facts to be linked together, and we begin with the differences between solids, liquids and gases.

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Keighley, H.J.P., McKim, F.R., Clark, A., Harrison, M.J. (1986). Properties of Gases and Molecular Structure. In: Mastering Physics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08849-2_10

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