Metallic Crystals Flashcards
1
Q
Can metals conduct electricity?
A
Yes - there are free elections that carry a charge or heat energy through the metal.
2
Q
Are metals malleable and ductile?
A
Yes - the free electrons allow metal atoms to slide over each other.
3
Q
A metal can be described as…
A
A giant structure of positive ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons.
