Metallic Bonding Flashcards

1
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Name three properties of metals

A

High BP + MP
Good conductors of electricity and heat
Malleable and ductile

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2
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Explain high mp and bp

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Many strong metallic bonds in giant metallic structures

Large amount of heat energy are needed to overcome forces and break bonds

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3
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Explain good conductors of electricity and heat

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Free electrons available to move and carry charge

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4
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Explain malleable and ductile

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Layers of positive ions can easily slider over one another
Metallic bonds are strong but flexible
Hammered into different shapes without breaking

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