Metkic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What do metals consist of
A
giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern
2
Q
What happens to electrons in outer shell of metal atoms
A
They are lost
3
Q
How are individual metals held together
A
strong metallic bonds forming a lattice structure
4
Q
What are metal alloys
A
Mixture of metals
5
Q
What happens with Ing metal lattice
A
the atoms lose their valence electrons and become positively charged metal ions