Metal Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Why do metals have high melting/boiling points?
A
Because they are closely packed metal ions, and there are lots of strong attractive forces, meaning it takes a lot of energy to break them.
2
Q
Why can metal ions carry charge?
A
They have free electrons
3
Q
Why are metals malleable
A
The layers have the ability to slide over each other without affecting the overall arrangement
4
Q
Why are alloys harder?
A
The added atoms make it hard for layers to slide.
