Chemistry GCSE
Giant lattice
What Giant lattice means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Giant lattice
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A structure in which the bonds act throughout, so a large amount of energy is needed to break them.
Topics that use Giant lattice
- Properties of metals and alloys (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Alloy as a mixture containing different-sized atoms
- Layers of atoms and sliding
- Metallic bonding
- Movement of delocalised electrons
- Relationship between structure and physical properties
- Strength of metallic bonding
- Giant metallic lattice structure
- Giant structures
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