Metallic Bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What type of atoms form metallic bonds?
What type of atoms form metallic bonds?
Metal atoms
Electron structure in metallic bonding
Electron structure in metallic bonding
Sea of free electrons
Type of ions in metallic bonding
Type of ions in metallic bonding
Positive metal ions
Metal conductivity property
Metal conductivity property
Good conductors of heat & electricity
Why do metals conduct heat & electricity?
Why do metals conduct heat & electricity?
Free electrons move through the structure
What does malleable mean?
What does malleable mean?
Can be hammered into shapes
What does ductile mean?
What does ductile mean?
Can be drawn into wires
Why are metals malleable & ductile?
Why are metals malleable & ductile?
Layers of atoms can slide over each other without breaking bonds
Melting & boiling points of metals
Melting & boiling points of metals
High
Why do metals have high melting/boiling points?
Why do metals have high melting/boiling points?
Strong attraction between positive ions & sea of electrons
What particles move freely in metallic structure?
What particles move freely in metallic structure?
Free electrons
Give an example of a metal with metallic bonding
Give an example of a metal with metallic bonding
Copper (Cu)