Compress

Definition

To force a substance into a smaller volume.

Used by OCR

Specification C1.1a · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

Because the particles are already very close together, a solid is very difficult to compress.
Revise: Features of the Particle Model

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

To force a substance into a smaller volume.

Used by OCR

Specification C1.1a · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

Because the particles are already very close together, a solid is very difficult to compress.
Revise: Features of the Particle Model

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