2. Bonding, Structure, And The Properties Of Matter (Paper 1)

Question 1

Copper metal is used in electrical appliances.

Describe the bonding in a metal, and explain why metals conduct electricity.

Answer 1

Lattice of positive ions
1
delocalised electrons
accept sea of electrons
1
(electrostatic) attraction between the positive ions and the electrons
1
electrons can move through the metal / structure or can flow