METALLIC BONDING Flashcards

1
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describe structure of metallic bonding

A

giant lattice of positive ions
delocalised electrons throughout

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2
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what is te attraction between in metallic bonding

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strong attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons

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3
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properties of metals

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high melting point - strong attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons
good conductors of electricity - delocalised electrons are free to move
malleable and ductile - delocalised electrons hold layers of ions together

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4
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what does the strength of a metallic bond depend on

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number of delocalised electrons
size of the ion

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