Metallic Bonding Flashcards

1
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Metallic bonding

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Strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions & delocalised sea of electrons

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How does no.delocalised electrons per atom affect melting point?

A

More = stronger bonding & higher melting point

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3
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4 properties of metals

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1) High melting points
2) Good thermal conductors
3) Good electrical conductors
4) Insoluble

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4
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3 electron pairs, no lone pairs

A

Trigonal planar

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5
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Ductile

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Can be pulled into wires

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6
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Malleable

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Can be hammered into shape

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7
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What are high melting points due to? 2 things

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Giant lattice and strong electrostatic attraction between ions and electrons

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