GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry · Topic 2 of 11
Choose a subtopic. Topic 2: Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter covers Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic, How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, Structure and bonding of carbon, and Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles (chemistry only) in GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry. 24 lessons in 4 subtopics.
Revise Topic 2: Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter for GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry, including Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic.
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Topic 2: Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter covers Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic, How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, Structure and bonding of carbon, and Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles (chemistry only) in GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry. 24 lessons in 4 subtopics.
An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. The Layered Structures and Alloys notes cover this in full.
A polymer is a substance with very large molecules made from many repeating units, called monomers, joined by strong covalent bonds. The Structure and Properties of Polymers notes cover this in full.
Graphite has a layered giant covalent structure in which each carbon atom forms three covalent bonds with neighbouring carbon atoms, creating hexagonal rings. The Structure and Properties of Graphite notes cover this in full.
A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share a pair of electrons. The Understanding covalent bonds and drawing molecules notes cover this in full.
Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed when electrons are transferred from metal atoms to non-metal atoms. The Understanding Ionic Structure and Bonding notes cover this in full.
A monomer is a small molecule that acts as a single repeating unit of a polymer. The Structure and Properties of Polymers notes cover this in full.
Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and a sea of delocalised electrons that can move freely throughout the structure. The Giant Metallic Structure and Bonding notes cover this in full.
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. The Layered Structures and Alloys notes cover this in full.