chem

Metallic Bonding

Metallic bonding→occurs between only metals, occurs between atoms from the same element or between atoms from different elements. Metal+metal

Metallic bonding involves→The atoms losing their valence electrons and becoming metal cations

The valence electrons become→Delocalised and freely move around the 3D lattice of metal cations.

Properties of metals

• Lustle(shininess)

• Conductivity (heat and electricity)

• Malleability ( can be hammered/bent)

• Ductile (can be drawn into wire)

• High Density (usually)

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