English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the properties of giant ionic structures
Explain the conductivity and solubility of giant ionic structures
Explain how the structure and bonding in giant ionic lattices relate to their high melting and boiling points
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Words and meanings to learn
ion
an atom or group of atoms that has lost or gained electrons, giving it a positive or negative electrical charge
ionic bonding
the strong electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions)
lattice
a regular, repeating arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules in a solid
charges
the electrical property of particles, where they can be positive (+), negative (–) or neutral (0)
electrostatic forces
forces of attraction or repulsion between particles because of their electric charges
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