A textbook uses only identical solid spheres to represent the particles of different substances.
The table gives the boiling points of oxygen and water.
| Substance | Boiling point |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | −183 °C |
| Water | 100 °C |
Explain why this particle model cannot account for the difference between the boiling points of oxygen and water.
93 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry 1.1 The particle model, covering 1.1.1 The particle model and changes of state and 1.1.2 Limitations of the particle model. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.