Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is metallic bonding?
A
strong electrostatic forces of attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons
2
Q
Why are metals good conductors of electricity
A
because of the presence of delocalised electrons
3
Q
Why are metals malleable?
A
the layers of positive ions slide over each other
4
Q
Why do metals have a high boiling and melting point?
A
metals have giant structures of atoms with strong metallic bonding
