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AQA GCSE Chemistry · Topic 2

Bonding, Structure & Properties flashcards

44 cards on Bonding, Structure & Properties, every one written against a numbered point in section 4.2 of the AQA Chemistry spec. Here’s what the topic covers, and 4 cards to try.

  • 44Flashcards
  • 6Sub-topics
  • 1Higher only
  • 6Triple only

Try 4 cards from Bonding, Structure & Properties.

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  • 4.2.1.1–4.2.1.3 · Ionic Bonding

    What are the three types of strong chemical bond, and what are the particles in each?

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    1. Ionic: oppositely charged ions
    2. Covalent: atoms sharing pairs of electrons
    3. Metallic: atoms (positive ions) sharing delocalised electrons
  • 4.2.1.4–4.2.1.5 · Covalent & Metallic Bonding

    What is a covalent bond?

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    A shared pair of electrons between two atoms. Covalent bonds are strong.

  • 4.2.2.1–4.2.2.2 · States of Matter

    What happens to the particles when a substance melts or boils?

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    They gain energy, which overcomes forces between the particles. The stronger these forces, the more energy is needed and the higher the melting or boiling point.

  • 4.2.2.3–4.2.2.8 · Properties of Substances

    Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

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    Large amounts of energy are needed to break the many strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions in the giant lattice.

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What’s in Bonding, Structure & Properties?

Every part of section 4.2 of the AQA spec, and how many cards cover it. Higher-only cards are hidden for Foundation students. Cards only on the separate Chemistry GCSE are hidden for Combined Science.

  1. 4.2.1.1–4.2.1.3Ionic Bonding9 cards
  2. 4.2.1.4–4.2.1.5Covalent & Metallic Bonding6 cards
  3. 4.2.2.1–4.2.2.2States of Matter5 cards
  4. 4.2.2.3–4.2.2.8Properties of Substances10 cards
  5. 4.2.3Structures of Carbon8 cards
  6. 4.2.4NanoparticlesTriple only6 cards

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