States of matter

You will be able to

• Use pV = nRT in SI units to calculate p, V, T or n.
• Determine the relative molecular mass of a gas from its mass, pressure, volume and temperature.
• Explain gas pressure in terms of collisions with the walls and state the assumptions of an ideal gas.

You will be able to

• Describe the lattice structure of giant ionic, simple molecular, giant molecular and giant metallic solids.
• Explain the melting point, electrical conductivity and solubility of a substance in terms of its structure and bonding.
• Deduce the type of structure and bonding in a substance from given information.