Combined Science GCSE
Shell diagrams
What Shell diagrams means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Shell diagrams
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Reference: AQA
A representation of electronic structure drawn as a diagram with a nucleus and shells carrying dots or crosses.
Topics that use Shell diagrams
- Electronic structure (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy levels and shells
- Periodic table groups
- Electron configuration notation
- Electronic structure
- Links to group and ion formation
Using Shell diagrams in the exam
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