Metallic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Why can metal atoms conduct electricity?
A
The electrons in the outer shell of metal atoms are delocalised and so are free to move through the whole structure.
2
Q
How are metals atomically arranged?
A
Metals consist of giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern.
3
Q
What does the sharing of delocalised electrons give rise to?
A
Strong metallic bonds.
