Structure Flashcards
1
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Definition of structure of substances
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The structure of a substance is the discriptijn of how the particles in the substance is arranged
2
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Ionic
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Regularly arranged 3D continuous lattice where 1ion is surrounded by oppositely charged ions
3
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Why are alloys harder
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Because they have different sized atoms this distrupts the regular packaging and makes it harder for atoms to slide over each other
4
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Examples of alloys
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Bronze: copper and tin
Brass copper and zinc
Shoulder tin and lead
Steel iron and carbon
5
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Types of structure
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Giant ionic structure simple molecular structure giant covalent structure giant metallic structure
