Structure, Bonding, and Properties · Chemical Bonding

Metallic Bonding and Nanoparticles

Examining the delocalized electron model of metals and the unique properties of matter at the nanoscale.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the mobility of electrons explain the conductivity and malleability of metals?
  2. 2Why do nanoparticles behave differently than bulk materials of the same composition?
  3. 3What risks and benefits are associated with the use of modern nanomaterials?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Chemistry - Structure, Bonding and the Properties of Matter
Year: Year 11
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Structure, Bonding, and Properties
Period: Chemical Bonding

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