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 ===Meaning===
 The '''particle model''' is a [[Scientific Theory|scientific theory]] that [[explain]]s the [[property|properties]] of [[solid]]s, [[liquid]]s and [[gas]]es by suggesting that all [[matter]] is made of [[particle]]s, and that those [[particle]]s behave differently in [[solid]]s, [[liquid]]s and [[gas]]es.
 ===About The Particle Model===

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 ==Key Stage 3==
 ===Meaning===
 The '''particle model''' is a [[Scientific Theory|scientific theory]] that [[explain]]s the [[property|properties]] of [[solid]]s, [[liquid]]s and [[gas]]es by suggesting that all [[matter]] is made of [[particle]]s, and that those [[particle]]s behave differently in [[solid]]s, [[liquid]]s and [[gas]]es.

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 == Beyond the Curriculum ==
-This section delves deeper into the fascinating world of the particle model, offering insights beyond what's covered in the standard curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4 in England and Wales. While the curriculum provides essential knowledge, there are intriguing facets of the particle model that are equally captivating.
+=== The Quantum Realm ===
-=== Particle Waves ===
+While the particle model is a fantastic way to understand the behavior of matter at macroscopic scales, there's a whole new world waiting to be explored at the quantum level. At this minuscule scale, particles exhibit bizarre behaviors that challenge our everyday intuition.
-One of the remarkable aspects of particles is their wave-particle duality. This concept suggests that particles, such as electrons, can exhibit both particle-like and wave-like behaviours. It's like seeing a soccer ball behave as a wave instead of a solid object. This strange phenomenon is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics and plays a crucial role in understanding the behaviour of particles at the subatomic level.
+==== Quantum Particles ====
-=== Quantum Tunneling ===
+In the quantum realm, particles are nothing like the neat spheres we often imagine in the particle model. They can exist in multiple places at once (a phenomenon known as superposition), and their properties can be interconnected through a phenomenon called entanglement. These behaviors are fundamental to the field of quantum physics and have practical applications in technologies like quantum computing.
-Imagine a tiny particle approaching a barrier that, according to classical physics, it shouldn't be able to pass through. However, in the quantum world, particles can "tunnel" through barriers. This phenomenon, known as quantum tunneling, is a testament to the peculiar behaviour of particles at the quantum scale. It has practical applications in electronics, where it enables the operation of devices like tunnel diodes.
+==== Wave-Particle Duality ====
-=== Bose-Einstein Condensate ===
+One of the most mind-boggling concepts is wave-particle duality. Particles, such as electrons and photons, can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on how they are observed. This phenomenon challenges our understanding of the very nature of matter and is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics.
-At extremely low temperatures, certain particles can condense into a unique state of matter known as a Bose-Einstein condensate. In this state, these particles lose their individuality and behave as a single quantum entity. It's as if a crowd of people suddenly starts moving in perfect unison, exhibiting the weird and wonderful nature of particles under extreme conditions.
+=== Subatomic Particles ===
-=== Particle Physics Mysteries ===
+In addition to the familiar protons, neutrons, and electrons, there's a whole zoo of subatomic particles out there. Some of these exotic particles, like quarks and neutrinos, play crucial roles in the fundamental forces that govern the universe.
-The field of particle physics explores the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Some of the questions it seeks to answer go far beyond the curriculum, such as the search for dark matter and understanding the nature of cosmic rays. These mysteries push the boundaries of our knowledge about the particle world and the universe itself.
+==== Quarks - The Building Blocks ====
-These captivating aspects of particle physics, while not covered in the standard curriculum, offer a glimpse into the exciting and mysterious realm of particles. They demonstrate that there's always more to explore and discover, even beyond what textbooks can teach.
+Quarks are the smallest known building blocks of matter. They combine in various ways to form protons, neutrons, and other particles. Understanding quarks and their interactions is a cutting-edge field in particle physics, delving deep into the structure of matter itself.

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		+
		+	== Beyond the Curriculum ==
		+
		+	This section delves deeper into the fascinating world of the particle model, offering insights beyond what's covered in the standard curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4 in England and Wales. While the curriculum provides essential knowledge, there are intriguing facets of the particle model that are equally captivating.
		+
		+	=== Particle Waves ===
		+
		+	One of the remarkable aspects of particles is their wave-particle duality. This concept suggests that particles, such as electrons, can exhibit both particle-like and wave-like behaviours. It's like seeing a soccer ball behave as a wave instead of a solid object. This strange phenomenon is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics and plays a crucial role in understanding the behaviour of particles at the subatomic level.
		+
		+	=== Quantum Tunneling ===
		+
		+	Imagine a tiny particle approaching a barrier that, according to classical physics, it shouldn't be able to pass through. However, in the quantum world, particles can "tunnel" through barriers. This phenomenon, known as quantum tunneling, is a testament to the peculiar behaviour of particles at the quantum scale. It has practical applications in electronics, where it enables the operation of devices like tunnel diodes.
		+
		+	=== Bose-Einstein Condensate ===
		+
		+	At extremely low temperatures, certain particles can condense into a unique state of matter known as a Bose-Einstein condensate. In this state, these particles lose their individuality and behave as a single quantum entity. It's as if a crowd of people suddenly starts moving in perfect unison, exhibiting the weird and wonderful nature of particles under extreme conditions.
		+
		+	=== Particle Physics Mysteries ===
		+
		+	The field of particle physics explores the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Some of the questions it seeks to answer go far beyond the curriculum, such as the search for dark matter and understanding the nature of cosmic rays. These mysteries push the boundaries of our knowledge about the particle world and the universe itself.
		+
		+	These captivating aspects of particle physics, while not covered in the standard curriculum, offer a glimpse into the exciting and mysterious realm of particles. They demonstrate that there's always more to explore and discover, even beyond what textbooks can teach.

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		+	====OCR====
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		+	====Edexcel====
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	: When the [[pressure]] of a [[substance]] is increased it causes the [[particle]]s [[collide]] more often.		: When the [[pressure]] of a [[substance]] is increased it causes the [[particle]]s [[collide]] more often.
	: When [[particle]]s [[collide]] more often it means a greater chance of the [[Chemical Bond\|chemical bond]]s breaking and [[atom]]s rearranging into new [[compound]]s.		: When [[particle]]s [[collide]] more often it means a greater chance of the [[Chemical Bond\|chemical bond]]s breaking and [[atom]]s rearranging into new [[compound]]s.
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		+	===References===
		+	====AQA====
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 | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:left;" |[[Particle]]s are often [[molecule]]s whose shape is not a [[sphere]], some of which are long chains of [[atom]]s.
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-: Differently shaped [[particle]]s fit together in different ways which can change the [[property|properties]] of [[solid]]s and [[liquid]]s such as the [[strength]] or [[viscosity]].
+: Differently shaped [[particle]]s fit together in different ways which can change the [[property|properties]] of [[solid]]s and [[liquid]]s such as the strength or [[viscosity]].
 |-
 | style="height:20px; width:100px; text-align:left;" |There are no [[force]]s between [[particle]]s.