Biology A-Level
ionic bonds
What ionic bonds means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of ionic bonds
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Form between oppositely charged R groups, and a change in pH adds or removes hydrogen ions, alters those charges and breaks the bonds.
Topics that use ionic bonds
- General properties of proteins (AQA A-Level)
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