Charged particles need a path to conduct
Distinguish ion formation from ionic bonding, use charge balance to write a formula and explain solid versus molten conductivity.
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Ionic bonding, lattices and properties
FREE LESSON AVAILABLEExplain ionic formation and bulk properties from lattice structure and electrostatic attraction
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- C02-C03 electron/ion reasoning
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