Giant ionic lattice structure
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A regular repeating pattern in which Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions are arranged, with each ion surrounded by six ions of opposite charge.
The ions are held in a giant three-dimensional lattice by strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic attraction in a giant ionic lattice.
Topics that use Giant ionic lattice structure
- Chemical bonds (AQA GCSE)
- Ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Electron transfer
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Delocalised electrons
- Electron sharing
- Electrostatic forces
- Electrostatic forces of attraction
- Giant ionic lattices
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