Chemistry A-Level
particles at lattice points
What particles at lattice points means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of particles at lattice points
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Ions, atoms, molecules, or ions and electrons occupy the lattice points, depending on the crystal structure.
Topics that use particles at lattice points
- Bonding and physical properties (AQA A-Level)
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