Metallic Bonding Flashcards
What kinds of electrons does it have
Delocalised electrons
What is its structure
Metals have a giant and regular structure
What happens to a Non-metal in terms of their electrons
They tend to gain electrons to have a full outer shell
What happens to metals in terms of their electrons
They loose electrons to gain a full outer shell
What are they forces holding the metal ions and electrons together
There are Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the positive metal ions and the shared negative electrons
What its melting and boiling points like
Most compounds with metallic bonding have very high melting and boiling points
What are they like at room temperature
They are shiny solids at room temperature. And aren’t soluble in water
What can the structure of pure metals do
The layers of atoms in the pure metal can slide over each other, making them malleable
Malleable
Means they can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets
What can the delocalised electrons do
They can carry an electrical current and thermal energy through the material, so metals are good conductors of electricity and heat
