Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is metallic bonding
A
Delocalised electrons in the outer shell are attracted to the positive charge on a metal ion
2
Q
What are substances held together by metallic bonding called
A
Alloys
Elements
3
Q
What does the attraction of metallic bonding hold
A
The atom in a strong and regular structure
4
Q
What are the properties of metals
A
- mostly solid at room temperature
- good heat conductors
- Good electrical conductors
- malleable
- Can be bonded to make alloys, enhances properties
