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Intermolecular Forces and Phases of Matter

Virginia SOL CHII.4

Investigate and understand that forces of attraction among particles contribute to properties of substances.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Develop and use a model to explain the strength(s) and type(s) of intermolecular forces in substances.
  • Plan and conduct an investigation related to intermolecular forces.
  • Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the strength(s) and type(s) of intermolecular forces present in substances.
  • Develop and use a model to explain the motion of particles in different phases of matter.
  • Plan and conduct an investigation related to deviations from the ideal gas law.
  • Make, support, and evaluate a claim about deviations from the ideal gas law.
  • Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how intermolecular forces affect solubility and separation of mixtures.