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Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter

Spec 4.2 Paper 1 📙 Higher

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Chemical BondsSpec 5.2.1.1Describe why atoms form chemical bonds and the three main types of bonding. + Ionic BondingSpec 5.2.1.2Describe how ionic bonds form by electron transfer between metals and non-metals. + Ionic CompoundsSpec 5.2.1.3Describe the giant ionic lattice structure of ionic compounds and link it to their properties. + Covalent BondingSpec 5.2.1.4Describe how covalent bonds form by electron sharing between non-metal atoms. + Metallic BondingSpec 5.2.1.5Describe the metallic bonding model and use it to explain the properties of metals. + States of Matter and State SymbolsSpec 5.2.2.1–5.2.2.2Describe the three states of matter, the changes between them and how to use state symbols. + Structure and Properties of Ionic CompoundsSpec 5.2.2.3Explain the properties of ionic compounds in terms of their giant lattice structure. + Structure and Properties of Small MoleculesSpec 5.2.2.4Explain why simple molecular substances have low melting points and do not conduct electricity. + PolymersSpec 5.2.2.5Describe the structure of polymers and explain their properties. + Giant Covalent StructuresSpec 5.2.2.6Describe the structures of diamond and graphite and explain their contrasting properties. + Properties of Metals and AlloysSpec 5.2.2.7–5.2.2.8Explain the properties of metals and alloys in terms of metallic bonding and structure. +

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