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Lattice

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

A lattice is a structure made of a regularly repeating pattern of atoms.

About Lattices

Crystals have a lattice structure.

Examples

Graphite is a lattice of Carbon atoms forming many layers which join together. Graphene is a hexagonal lattice of Carbon atoms making a single layer. Silica is a hexagonal lattice made of Silicon and Oxygen atoms.

References

AQA

Lattices, pages 42-43, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Lattices, pages 79, 90, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Chemistry, CGP, AQA
Lattices, pages 81, 92, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA