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Topic P1: Matter has 3 subtopics:
- P1.1 The particle model
- P1.2 Changes of state
- P1.3 Pressure
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Topic P1: Matter – GCSE OCR Higher Physics revision notes
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Topic P1: Matter lessons by subtopic
24 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
P1.1 The particle model
- States of Matter and Density
- Calculating Density
- The Structure of the Atom
- Electron Arrangement and Energy Levels
- Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Neutral Atoms
- Isotopes and Ion Formation
- Early Atomic Models
- The Nuclear Model
- Refining the Model: Bohr and Chadwick
P1.2 Changes of state
- Changes of State: Mass Conservation and Reversibility
- Internal Energy: What's Inside?
- Understanding Specific Heat Capacity
- Calculating Temperature Changes
- Changes of State and Latent Heat
- Latent Heat Calculations
P1.3 Pressure
- Gas Pressure, Temperature, and Kinetic Theory
- Pressure in Gases: Compression, Expansion, and Force
- Volume and Pressure
- Calculating Pressure and Volume Changes
- Work, Energy and Gas Pressure
- Understanding Pressure in Fluids
- Pressure in Liquid Columns
- Upthrust, Floating and Sinking
- Modelling Atmospheric Pressure
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Frequently asked questions
What is Topic P1: Matter?
OCR Matter: particle model, changes of state and pressure. 24 lessons in 3 subtopics.
What is the formula for density?
The density formula is ρ = m/V: density = mass ÷ volume, with mass in kilograms (kg), volume in cubic metres (m³) and density in kg/m³. The Calculating Density notes cover this in full.
What is an isotope?
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. The Isotopes and Ion Formation notes cover this in full.
What is the formula for pressure?
The formula for pressure is p = F/A: pressure in pascals (Pa) equals the force normal to a surface in newtons divided by the area in m². The Understanding Pressure in Fluids notes cover this in full.
What is Archimedes' principle?
Archimedes' principle states that the upthrust on an object equals the weight of fluid displaced by the object. The Upthrust, Floating and Sinking notes cover this in full.
How do you find mass from density and volume?
Mass is found by rearranging the density equation to m = ρ × V. The Calculating Density notes cover this in full.
What are the units of density?
Density is measured in kg/m³ or g/cm³. The States of Matter and Density notes cover this in full.
What is the atomic number?
The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which defines the element. The Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Neutral Atoms notes cover this in full.
What is density?
Density is the mass per unit volume of a material, telling us how much matter is packed into a given space. The Calculating Density notes cover this in full.