Lattice
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A lattice is a structure made of a regularly repeating pattern of atoms.
About Lattices
Examples
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| 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
Edexcel
- Lattice structures, pages 22, 24, GCSE Chemistry; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Lattice structures, pages 54, 55, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, Edexcel
- Lattices; giant, page 190, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
- Lattices; giant, page 46, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Lattices; ionic, pages 180-181, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
- Lattices; ionic, pages 36-37, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel