Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Metallic bonding is between…
A
metals
2
Q
what holds the metal atoms together
A
the positive charge of metal atoms and their delocalized electrons
3
Q
do metallic bonds conduct electricity
A
yes, they conduct very well because the electrons can move
4
Q
are metallic bonds hard like a rock or malleable
A
malleable
5
Q
what is the melting / boiling point of metallic bonds
A
high because the electrostatic force of attraction is very strong and requires a lot of energy to break
