Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter

Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure

2.1 The ionic model

2.2 The covalent model

2.3 The metallic model

2.4 From models to materials

Structure 3. Classification of matter

Reactivity 1. What drives chemical reactions?

Reactivity 2. How much, how fast and how far?

Reactivity 3. What are the mechanisms of chemical change?

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2.3 The metallic model

Syllabus: First assessment 2025
Topic: 2.3
Level: HL

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2.3 The metallic model