Bonding Structure And The Properties Of Matter

Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic

Distinguish the three strong bonding models and represent ionic, covalent and metallic structures using GCSE-level diagrams.

How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances

Use bonding and structure to explain states, state symbols, melting points, boiling points, conductivity, polymers, metals and alloys.

Structure and bonding of carbon

Explain how carbon bonding gives diamond, graphite, graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes their properties and uses.

Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles (chemistry only)

Compare particle-size ranges, surface area to volume ratio and nanoparticle applications in chemistry-only content.