Chemistry GCSE
Energy changes and bonding
What Energy changes and bonding means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy changes and bonding
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A large amount of energy is needed to break the many strong bonds, which is why these compounds have high melting points and high boiling points.
Topics that use Energy changes and bonding
- Properties of ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Giant ionic lattice
- Melting and boiling as physical changes
- Strength of electrostatic forces
- Structure and properties
- Structure-property relationships
- Electrostatic forces of attraction
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