Combined Science GCSE
Monatomic
What Monatomic means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Monatomic
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Existing as single, unbonded atoms rather than molecules, because noble gases do not need to bond to become stable.
Topics that use Monatomic
- Group 0 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Full outer shell
- Intermolecular forces
- Intermolecular forces and boiling point
- Group 0 noble gases
- Monatomic structure
- Noble gases
- Relative atomic mass trend
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