Metallic Bonding (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Atoms involved in metallic bonds
Atoms involved in metallic bonds
Metal atoms
What do metal atoms release in metallic bonding
What do metal atoms release in metallic bonding
Electrons
Term for electrons in metallic structure
Term for electrons in metallic structure
Sea of free electrons
What surrounds the metal ions in metallic bonding
What surrounds the metal ions in metallic bonding
Sea of free electrons
Why metals conduct electricity
Why metals conduct electricity
Free electrons can move
Why metals conduct heat
Why metals conduct heat
Free electrons can move
Definition of malleable
Definition of malleable
Can be hammered into shapes
Why metals are malleable
Why metals are malleable
Layers of atoms can slide without breaking bonds
Definition of ductile
Definition of ductile
Can be drawn into wires
Why metals are ductile
Why metals are ductile
Layers of atoms can slide without breaking bonds
Melting and boiling points of metals
Melting and boiling points of metals
High
Why metals have high melting/boiling points
Why metals have high melting/boiling points
Strong attraction between ions and electron sea