properties of metals Flashcards
1
Q
high melting point and boiling points
A
strong electrostatic forces of attraction between metal cation and delocalised electrons require large amounts of heat energy to break
2
Q
solid at room temperature except mercury
A
room temperature is not high enough to break strong electrostatic forces of attraction between cations and delocalised electrons
3
Q
high density
A
in a metal atoms are packed very closely together due to usually being solid at room temperature
4
Q
conduct electricity
A
negative delocalised electrons free to move and carry electricity throughout metal
5
Q
conduct heat
A
electrons move and transfer heat energy with them
6
Q
malleability and ductility
A
atoms can roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond when a force is applied
