Metallic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is metallic bonding?
A
Electrostatic forces of attraction between the positive ions in a giant metallic lattice in a sea of delocalized electrons
2
Q
Why do metals have a high melting point?
A
Because it has a strong electrostatic forces of attraction between positive ions and delocalized electrons which will require more energy to overcome them.
3
Q
Why are metals malleable and ductile?
A
Metal ions are in layers, an can slide past the delocalized electrons
4
Q
Why are metals good conductor of electricity and heat?
A
They have free electrons which are free to carry the charge.
