Metallic Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Why are metals malleable?
A
Because the layers slide over each other.
2
Q
Describe a metallic structure
A
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
Positive metal ions in uniform rows
Sea of delocalised electrons
3
Q
Why are alloys harder?
A
Because the layers are locked in place so they cannot slide over each other easily as alloys are made of different sized atoms.
