I need some sleep but for some reason, despite my drowsy nature, my brain SHOULD understand this but it currently is not. This is basic crap and I feel like an idiot ...

GCSE Edexcel Ionic compounds - Edexcel Polyatomic ions When a metal element reacts with a non-metal element an ionic compound is formed. They have a giant lattice structure with strong ionic bonds. A ...

Bombarding a material with an ion beam provides valuable information about its surface composition. Ion guns that fire polyatomic ions can reveal more detailed information and cause less damage to the ...