Chemistry GCSE
Structure recognition
What Structure recognition means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Structure recognition
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Reference: AQA
Looking for a long chain rather than a small discrete molecule, and finding the shortest section that repeats along the chain.
Topics that use Structure recognition
- Polymers (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covalent bonding
- Intermolecular forces
- Macromolecules
- Polymer structure
- Polymers
- Repeating units
- Structure and properties
- Monomer to polymer
Using Structure recognition in the exam
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