Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what are three property’s of metals
A
Good conductivity
High melt/boil point
Malleable
2
Q
why are metals good conductors of electricity
A
because the electrons in outer shell are delocalised so able to carry electrical current and thermal heat
3
Q
why are metals malleable
A
because the layers of atoms in pure metal can slide over each other and hammered in place
4
Q
why do metals have high melting and boiling points
A
because of the strong forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and negative electrons
5
Q
why are metallic bonds very strong
A
because the forces of attraction that hold the atoms together in regular structure
