Chemistry 7.3 Flashcards
1
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The valence electrons of metal atoms can be modeled as
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A sea of electrons
2
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Metallic bonds consist of
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The attraction of the free-floating valence electrons for the positively charged metal ions
3
Q
Metals are
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Ductile
4
Q
Egan a metal is subject to pressure the metal cations will
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Easily slide past and it won’t break
5
Q
If an ionic crystal is struck with a hammer the positive ions come close together they repel and the crystal
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SHATTERS
6
Q
Metal atoms are arranged in
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Very compact and orderly patterns
7
Q
Alloys
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Mixtures composed of two or more elements at least one of which is a metal
8
Q
Metals are made up of
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Closely packed cations
