Metallic Bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Type of atoms involved in metallic bonding
Type of atoms involved in metallic bonding
Metal atoms
What do metal atoms release in metallic bonding?
What do metal atoms release in metallic bonding?
Electrons (form sea of free electrons)
Term for electrons in metallic structure
Term for electrons in metallic structure
Sea of free electrons
Why metals conduct electricity
Why metals conduct electricity
Free electrons can move and carry charge
Why metals conduct heat
Why metals conduct heat
Free electrons transfer energy
Definition of malleable
Definition of malleable
Can be hammered into shapes
Definition of ductile
Definition of ductile
Can be drawn into wires
Why metals are malleable & ductile
Why metals are malleable & ductile
Layers of atoms can slide over each other
Melting & boiling points of metals
Melting & boiling points of metals
High
Why metals have high melting & boiling points
Why metals have high melting & boiling points
Strong attraction between positive ions & electron sea