The structure and size of atoms - protons, neutrons and electrons are first discussed. Quantisation of energy and ionisation potential.
Molecular structure is discussed with emphasis on the types of bonding between atoms and molecules.
The influences of temperature on the properties of matter is then considered. The behaviour of solids undergoing stress and strain. A simple model of an ideal gas as a collection of hard spheres is shown to lead to an understanding of transport properties of gases and deviations from ideal behaviour. Properties of gases are examined from the point of view of the First Law of Thermodynamics. Describe types of bonds between atoms and molecules, and their relative strengths.