Properties of Metallic Substances (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

Strong electrostatic attraction needs lots of energy to break

Delocalised electrons free to move & carry charge

Can be hammered into shape

Can be drawn into wires

Layers of ions slide over each other without breaking bonds

Attraction between positive ion lattice & delocalised $e^-$

Metallic bonds

Charge & size of metal ions

Electric charge throughout structure

Lattice of positive ions with sea of delocalised electrons