ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.1.3.1Ionic bonding and metallic bonding
Ionic bonding and metallic bonding in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.1.3.1.1Describe ionic bonding in sodium chloride, magnesium oxide and aluminium oxide, with dot-and-cross diagrams.
- 6.1.3.1.2Describe metallic bonding as a lattice of positive ions surrounded by mobile electrons.
- 6.1.3.1.3Describe, interpret and predict the effect of the type of bonding on physical properties.
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Electronegativity, ionic bonding and metallic bonding
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