AQA GCSE Chemistry
Structure and Bonding
Atoms, elements, compounds, formulae, equations and the foundations of chemistry.
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- Remember - where the bonding happens is different to the nature of the bonding (its definition)
- Whenever giving a property of a substance, explain how that property links to its structure
- Diamond: each C atom forms 4 strong covalent bonds in a giant covalent lattice
- Graphite: each C atom forms 3 strong covalent bonds in a layered structure, with weak forces between the layers
Additional Resources
📘 Specification
AQA GCSE Chemistry: Bonding, Structure & Properties
The official specification covering states of matter, ionic and
molecular substances, polymers, giant covalent structures, metals,
carbon allotropes and nanoparticles.
📝 Visual Summary
Cognito: States of Matter & the Particle Model
A free illustrated summary of solids, liquids and gases, particle
arrangements, changes of state, energy changes and state symbols.
🧠 Interactive Revision
Seneca: Giant Covalent Structures
Free interactive revision linking giant covalent structures to
their characteristic properties, including their very high
melting points.
🔗 Structure Types
Seneca: Covalent Bonds
Free revision and interactive questions comparing small molecules,
large molecules such as polymers and giant covalent structures.
🧂 Ionic Structures
Chemguide: Giant Ionic Structures
Explore giant ionic lattices and use their structure to explain
melting and boiling points, solubility and electrical conductivity.
🔩 Metallic Structures
Chemguide: Giant Metallic Structures
Explore giant metallic structures and use metallic bonding and
delocalised electrons to explain the characteristic physical
properties of metals.
💎 Comparing Structures
Chemguide: Types of Chemical Structure
Compare giant ionic, giant covalent, metallic and simple molecular
structures, including diamond, graphite and silicon dioxide, and
relate their structures to their properties.
🚀 Explore Further
RSC: Carbon
Explore carbon in greater depth, including diamond, graphite,
fullerenes and graphene, their properties and uses, and the
remarkable variety of structures formed by carbon.
🚀 Challenge / Extend
Seneca: Grade 9 Bonding & Structure
Stretch your understanding with more demanding questions requiring
you to apply ideas about bonding and structure to unfamiliar
substances and properties.
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