Metallic Structures

Question 1

what are metal structures?

Answer 1

Metal structures are giant structures made of delocalised electrons from the outer shell of every metal atom in the structure. These electrons hold the atoms together in a regular structure due to the strong forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative electrons.

Question 2

what are metal structures?

Answer 2

Metal structures are giant structures made of delocalised electrons from the outer shell of every metal atom in the structure. These electrons hold the atoms together in a regular structure due to the strong forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative electrons. The layers are

Question 3

name the properties of metals

Answer 3

Metals have high boiling and melting points, can conduct heat and electricity and can be bent and shaped

Question 4

what are alloys?

Answer 4

Alloys are a mixture of two or more metals that are created for a specific combination of properties

Question 5

why are alloys harder?

Answer 5

Alloys are harder because when one metal is mixed with a pure metal the new metal atoms will distort the layers of the metal making it harder for the layers to slide over each other