3.1.3.4 Bonding and physical properties- Malleability

Question 1

how the bonding and structure lead to the typical metallic property of malleability

Answer 1

cations / positive ions / atoms in the lattice are all identical / the same size / (planes of) ions (atoms) can slide easily over one another
attractive forces in the lattice are the same whichever ions (atoms) are adjacent / attractive forces remain the same throughout the lattice

Question 2

Why graphite is soft

Answer 2

Planes

weak (bonds) forces between planes

Question 3

why nickel is ductile (can be stretched into wires)

Answer 3

Layers / planes / sheets of atoms or ions can slide over one another

Question 4

why titanium can be hammered into different shapes

Answer 4

Layers of atoms/ions slide (over one another)

Question 5

why sodium metal is malleable (can be hammered into shape)

Answer 5

Layers can slide over each other – idea that ions/atoms/particles move

Question 6

Why graphite is soft

Answer 6

Planes

weak (bonds) forces between planes

Question 7

how the bonding and structure lead to the typical metallic property of malleability

Answer 7

cations / positive ions / atoms in the lattice are all identical / the same size / (planes of) ions (atoms) can slide easily over one another
attractive forces in the lattice are the same whichever ions (atoms) are adjacent / attractive forces remain the same throughout the lattice