Chemistry GCSE
Structure–property relationships
What Structure–property relationships means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Structure–property relationships
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The way the arrangement of atoms in a structure leads to different properties, such as hardness and electrical conductivity.
Topics that use Structure–property relationships
- Giant covalent structures (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covalent bonds in the network
- Giant covalent structure
- Giant covalent structures
- Intermolecular forces
- Simple molecular substance
- Allotropes of carbon
- Melting points
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