Applied Science AQA/Bonding and Structure

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Setting Applied context

Materials scientists are involved in the applications of existing materials to new contexts, and the developments of new materials such as graphene-based nanomaterials. They need a knowledge and an understanding of the structures of those materials and the type and strength of forces present. 

Syllabus Content	What you need to do
•    formulas for common cations •    formulas for common anions (sulfate, carbonate, nitrate, hydroxide) •    deducing formulas for ionic compounds •    ionic bonding and ionic crystal lattices in terms of strong electrostatic forces of attraction •    a covalent bond as a shared pair of electrons •    multiple bonds, neutral molecules, non-conductors and weak intermolecular forces of attraction •    metallic bonding
•    structures of: •    ionic crystal lattices typified by sodium chloride, magnesium oxide •    metallic lattices typified by magnesium •    covalent structures typified by iodine, methane, carbon dioxide •    giant covalent structures (macromolecular), eg diamond, graphite, graphene, fullerene •    predicting types of bonding for compounds given their typical properties and vice versa • typical properties based on the type of bonding, particles present and forces between particles
•    common physical properties of materials related to their structure and bonding, to include: •    electrical conductivity •    melting point and boiling point •    volatility •    solubility in water •    non-polar solvents •    drawing diagrams to represent: • a named ionic lattice •    a generalised metallic lattice •    an alloy •    giant covalent structures, including silicon, graphite, graphene.

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