metalic bonding Flashcards

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What is metalic bonding

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-Electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and delocalised electrons

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Properties of metals

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-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)

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