Metallic bonding (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Type of atoms that form metallic bonds
Type of atoms that form metallic bonds
Metal atoms
What metal atoms release in metallic bonding
What metal atoms release in metallic bonding
Electrons
Term for mobile electrons in metallic structures
Term for mobile electrons in metallic structures
Sea of free electrons
What surrounds positive metal ions in metallic bonds
What surrounds positive metal ions in metallic bonds
Sea of free electrons
Why atoms slide over each other in metals
Why atoms slide over each other in metals
Sea of free electrons allows movement
Why metals conduct electricity
Why metals conduct electricity
Free electrons
Why metals conduct heat
Why metals conduct heat
Free electrons
Meaning of malleable
Meaning of malleable
Can be hammered into shapes
Meaning of ductile
Meaning of ductile
Can be drawn into wires
Why metals are malleable and ductile
Why metals are malleable and ductile
Layers of atoms 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 positive ions and free electrons