Kinetic-Molecular+Theory

New Term Breakdown
 * Kinetic-Molecular Theory
 * kinetic - having to do with motion
 * molecular - having to do with molecules
 * theory - "...a system of ideas intended to explain something...based on general principles..." - Macbook dictionary

The Kinetic-Molecular Theory was developed to account for the behavior of atoms and molecules and is based on the idea that they are always in motion. - HOLT Modern Chemistry

The Kinetic-Molecular Theory provides a model for, and explains the nature and properties of: gases, liquids and solids.

ICC Standard:
Science: Physical Science Understand and apply knowledge of the structure and properties of matter.

MISIC Benchmark:
S.09-12.CH.04.08: Benchmark: Compares and contrasts solids, liquids and gases and their changes in state. Description: The student will understand the difference in solids, liquids, and gases due to distances and angles between the molecules or atoms.