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Metallic structure

Metallic structure

A metal is a giant lattice of positive metal ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons. Each metal atom releases its outer-shell electrons, which become shared across the whole structure.

2.2.8 Metals as conductors Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /2.2.8 Metals as conductors

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.2.8 Metals as conductors for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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