Particle model (solid sphere)

Key term for OCR GCSE Chemistry A, used in Properties of materials.

Definition

A simplified scientific model representing atoms, ions, or molecules as solid, inelastic spheres.

Exam Context

Particle model (solid sphere) appears in OCR GCSE Chemistry A revision content for Elements, compounds and mixtures, especially Properties of materials and State Changes and Bonding Forces.

Elements, compounds and mixtures Properties of materials State Changes and Bonding Forces

Found in Revision Notes

Elements, compounds and mixtures

State Changes and Bonding Forces

Properties of materials • State Changes and Bonding Forces

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Related Key Terms

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