Metallic Bonding (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of particles are attracted in metallic bonding?
What type of particles are attracted in metallic bonding?
Positive ions & delocalised electrons
What are the positively charged particles in a metallic lattice called?
What are the positively charged particles in a metallic lattice called?
Cations
What happens to the outer electrons of metal atoms in metallic bonding?
What happens to the outer electrons of metal atoms in metallic bonding?
They become delocalised
Why can metals conduct electricity?
Why can metals conduct electricity?
Delocalised electrons move freely
What type of force holds the metallic lattice together?
What type of force holds the metallic lattice together?
Electrostatic attraction
How does a higher positive charge on metal ions affect metallic bond strength?
How does a higher positive charge on metal ions affect metallic bond strength?
Makes bonds stronger
Why does have stronger metallic bonding than ?
Why does have stronger metallic bonding than ?
It releases more electrons
How does increasing ion size affect metallic bond strength?
How does increasing ion size affect metallic bond strength?
Decreases bond strength
Why does have weaker metallic bonding despite its charge?
Why does have weaker metallic bonding despite its charge?
It has a large atomic radius
Which property is characteristic of metals due to metallic bonding?
Which property is characteristic of metals due to metallic bonding?
Malleability