1.5 Metals Flashcards
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How are the atoms arranged in a metal
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In a giant structure closely packed together in a regular pattern
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What is a delocalised electron
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Bonding electron that is no longer associated with any one particular atom
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What forces hold metal atoms place in a giant structure
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Electrostatic forces between positive (metal) ions and delocalised electrons