What this topic covers
Topic 2: States of matter and mixtures has 3 subtopics:
- Purity, formulations and chromatography
- States of matter and state changes
- Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
GCSE Edexcel Foundation Chemistry
Topic 2: States of matter and mixtures – GCSE Edexcel Foundation Chemistry revision notes
Revise Topic 2: States of matter and mixtures for GCSE Edexcel Foundation Chemistry, including Purity, formulations and chromatography.
Explore states of matter, how mixtures are separated, and how purity is tested. 13 lessons in 3 subtopics.
13
Lessons
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Subtopics
Topic 2: States of matter and mixtures lessons by subtopic
13 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Purity, formulations and chromatography
- What is a Pure Substance?
- Using Melting and Boiling Points to Test Purity
- Understanding Formulations
- Paper Chromatography - Principles and Applications
- Chromatogram Analysis and Rf Values
- Core practical: simple distillation and paper chromatography of inks
States of matter and state changes
- States of Matter and Particle Theory
- Energy Changes and Forces Between Particles
- State Symbols in Chemical Equations
Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
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