Combined Science GCSE
Electron transfer between metal and non-metal atoms
What Electron transfer between metal and non-metal atoms means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electron transfer between metal and non-metal atoms
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An arrow or equivalent shows electron transfer from metal to non-metal, with dots for one atom's electrons and crosses for the other's.
Topics that use Electron transfer between metal and non-metal atoms
- Ionic bonding (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Charge and notation
- Charges
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- Full outer shells and noble gas electron configurations
- Group number and ion charge
- Noble gas electronic structure
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