Bonding, structure and the properties of matter

The three states of matter can be represented by the particle model. This model explains the properties of substances in their different states, as well as changes of state.

Learn about changes of state from melting, evaporating and boiling with this interactive activity designed for the GCSE AQA chemistry specification.

This interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying the three states of matter. Test your knowledge on the properties of substances and changes of state.

An ionic compound is made up of charged particles, called ions. It has a giant lattice structure with strong electrostatic forces of attraction.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying ionic compounds. An ionic compound is made up of charged particles, called ions.

A covalent bond is a shared pair of electrons. Covalent bonding forms molecules. Substances with small molecules have low melting and boiling points, and do not conduct electricity.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying small molecules. Test you knowledge of covalent bonds, electrons and atoms.

Giant covalent substances have many atoms joined together by covalent bonds. Diamond, graphite and graphene are forms of carbon with different giant covalent structures.

This interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying giant covalent molecules.Giant covalent substances have many atoms joined together by covalent bonds.

The structure of metals explains their high melting and boiling points and their conductivity. The properties of a metal can be modified by mixing it with another substance to form an alloy.

This interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying metals and alloys. Test your knowledge on structure and bonding in metals and how alloys are made.

Nanoparticles are 1 nm to 100 nm in size. They have very large surface area to volume ratios. The properties of nanoparticulate substances are different from those of the same substance in bulk.

This interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying nanoscience. Answer questions about nanoparticles and the properties of Nanoparticulate materials.

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