1h. Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Metallic Bonding is…
A
Metallic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and a sea of delocalised electrons
2
Q
Why are metals good conductors?
A
Because they have delocalised electrons which are free to move
3
Q
Why are metals malleable?
A
Because they have layers of ions that can slide over each other