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Key Stage 4

Meaning

Giant ionic structures are large molecules in which the atoms are held together by ionic bonds.

About Giant Ionic Structures

Giant ionic structures are molecules made of a large number of metal and non-metal ions joined by ionic bonds.
The ions in a giant ionic structure are arranged in a regular lattice (a repeating pattern of elements.

Examples

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Sodium Chloride forms a giant ionic structure. The Sodium is represented by the light purple positive ions and the Chloride is represented by the green negative ions.

Bulk Properties