metalic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is metalic bonding
A
-Electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and delocalised electrons
2
Q
Properties of metals
A
-Good thermal conducters ( delocalised electrons are free to carry thermal energy)
-Good electrical conducturs
-High melting points ( strong electrostatic attraction)
-Solid metals are insoulouble (bonds are too strong to break)