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Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
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Structure of Ionic Compounds
Structure of Ionic Compounds
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) — Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
What You Need to Know
Describe the structure of ionic compounds as giant lattices held by strong electrostatic forces.
Deduce that a compound is ionic from structural diagrams.
Determine the empirical formula of an ionic compound from a model.
Evaluate limitations of different models (dot and cross, ball and stick) for representing ionic structures.
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