metallic bonding. Flashcards
1
Q
what does metallic bonding occur in?
A
metallic elements such as iron or copper.
alloys such as stainless steel.
2
Q
what type of structure do metals have?
A
giant structure.
3
Q
in the giant structure of metals where are the electrons in the outer shell?
A
delocalised.
4
Q
what does the giant metallic structure look like?
A
regular arrangement- lattice of positive ions held together by electrostatic forces of attraction to the delocalised electrons.
5
Q
what is a metallic bond?
A
attraction between the positive ions and the delocalised negatively charged electrons.
