Chemistry A-Level
ice and iodine
What ice and iodine means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of ice and iodine
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Both are molecular: iodine is a lattice of I₂ molecules held by London forces, and ice is held by hydrogen bonds in an open tetrahedral cage.
Topics that use ice and iodine
- Bonding and physical properties (AQA A-Level)
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