Combined Science GCSE
Giant covalent structure
What Giant covalent structure means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Giant covalent structure
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A three-dimensional network of atoms joined by covalent bonds, with no separate molecules and no overall charge.
Topics that use Giant covalent structure
- Giant covalent structures (AQA GCSE)
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