Molecular theory of matter
Physics SSS2 Third Term
Sub Theme: Waves Motion without Material Transfer
WEEK 9
Molecular theory of matter
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to;
- State the fundamental assumptions the molecular theory.
- Use the molecular model to explain pressure in a gas, cohesion and adhesion and diffusion.
Fundamental assumptions of molecular theory.
Content
The molecular theory of matter assumes that matter is made up of atoms that aggregate in molecules.
The atom is the smallest particle of an element that can have a separate existence and still retain the chemical properties of that element.
The molecule 1s a group or atoms or the same or different elements joined.... View More
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