Mettalic Bonding Flashcards
Why does the atoms get smaller as the ions increase in charge
It’s because since it had more charge it stronger so it pulls the valence shell towards the nucleus more
definition of metallic bonding
the strong electrostatic attraction of positive metal ions surrounded by a sea of delocalized electrons
why are metallic structures good thermal and electrical conductors?
they good conductor of heat because the delocalized electrons help transfer thermal energy through the metal
It’s a good conductor of electricity because the delocalised electrons allow the current to flow through
why are metallic structures strong?
they have strong electrostatic attraction between positive ions and the delocalized electrons therefore it depends on the charge: the higher the charge the stronger the attraction is.
