Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
How are metal atoms packed
A
In a regular lattice
2
Q
What does this tight packing cause
A
Outer electrons to get separated from their atoms
3
Q
What is the result of this
A
A lattice of positive ions in a delocalised sea of electrons
4
Q
What is metallic bonding
A
Metallic bonding is the attraction between delocalised electrons and the positive ions in a regular lattice
