Giant ionic lattice
What Giant ionic lattice means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A regular structure in which oppositely charged ions pack together in a three-dimensional arrangement that extends throughout the crystal.
An arrangement in which each ion is surrounded by ions of opposite charge, with attractive forces acting in all directions.
Topics that use Giant ionic lattice
- Ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
- Properties of ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Conduction by free-moving ions
- Electrostatic attraction
- Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
- Energy changes and bonding
- Melting and boiling as physical changes
- Model limitations
- Strength of electrostatic forces
- Structure and properties
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