Ionic compounds and giant lattices
Ionic compounds and giant lattices
An ionic compound contains oppositely charged ions arranged in a giant ionic lattice. An ionic bond is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.5.2 Properties of ionic and simple molecular substances. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.