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AQA A Level Chemistry

Metallic
Bonding

This section covers metallic bonding as attraction between delocalised electrons and positive ions arranged in a lattice. It also links metallic bonding and structure to physical properties such as melting point and electrical conductivity.

Exam Papers
Paper 1 & 2
7405/1 and 7405/2
Specification Points
3.1.3.3 & 3.1.3.4
Metallic bonding and properties
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2 lessons
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Exam Board
AQA
AQA 7405

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AQA A-level Chemistry · 3.1.3 Bonding · Metallic bonding

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3.1.3.3

  1. i

    understand that metallic bonding involves attraction between delocalised electrons and positive ions arranged in a lattice

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3.1.3.4

  1. i b

    know metallic crystal structures

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  2. ii e

    know the structure of magnesium as an example of crystal structure

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  3. iii a

    relate the melting point of materials to the type of structure and bonding present

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  4. iii b

    relate the conductivity of materials to the type of structure and bonding present

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