Structure and bonding — AQA GCSE Combined Science Synergy
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- The theories of structure and bonding can explain the physical and chemical properties of materials. Analysis of structures shows that atoms can be arranged in a variety of ways, some of which are molecular while others are giant structures. Theories of bonding explain how atoms are held together in these structures. Materials scientists use this knowledge of structure and bonding to engineer new materials with desirable properties (see Carbon chemistry (page 137)).