Combined Science GCSE
Monatomic structure
What Monatomic structure means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Monatomic structure
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Existing as single atoms, so there are no covalent bonds between atoms to break during boiling.
Topics that use Monatomic structure
- Group 0 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Full outer shell
- Intermolecular forces
- Intermolecular forces and boiling point
- Group 0 noble gases
- Monatomic
- Noble gases
- Relative atomic mass trend
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