Chemistry A-Level
compound ions
What compound ions means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of compound ions
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Groups of covalently bonded atoms carrying an overall charge, which must be learned as complete units.
Topics that use compound ions
- Ionic bonding (AQA A-Level)
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