Chemistry GCSE
Melting and boiling as physical changes
What Melting and boiling as physical changes means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Melting and boiling as physical changes
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Melting or boiling requires breaking the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between ions throughout the giant lattice, not breaking individual covalent bonds.
Topics that use Melting and boiling as physical changes
- Properties of ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy changes and bonding
- Giant ionic lattice
- Strength of electrostatic forces
- Structure and properties
- Structure-property relationships
- Electrostatic forces of attraction
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