Metallic Bonding

Metallic bonding: the electrostatic forces of attraction between a lattice of positive ions surrounded by delocalised electrons

Structure: Lattice structure of metal atoms where the outer shell electrons from each atom are delocalised

Characteristics

• Good conductors of electricity ○ Delocalised electrons that can move freely and carry a charge through a substance
• Malleable (can be hammered into shapes)
• Layers that can slide over each other
• High mp/bp
• Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between positive metal ions and negative electrons