Metallic Bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Between which type of atoms do metallic bonds occur?
Between which type of atoms do metallic bonds occur?
Metal atoms only
What do metal atoms release to form metallic bonds?
What do metal atoms release to form metallic bonds?
Some of their electrons
What term describes the free electrons in metallic bonding?
What term describes the free electrons in metallic bonding?
Sea of free electrons
What are the metal particles surrounded by free electrons called?
What are the metal particles surrounded by free electrons called?
Positive metal ions
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Due to the free electrons
What does it mean when metals are described as malleable?
What does it mean when metals are described as malleable?
Can be hammered into shapes
What does it mean when metals are described as ductile?
What does it mean when metals are described as ductile?
Can be drawn into wires
Why can layers of metal atoms slide over each other?
Why can layers of metal atoms slide over each other?
Without breaking the metallic bond
Why do metals have high melting and boiling points?
Why do metals have high melting and boiling points?
Strong attraction between ions & electrons
Why are metals good conductors of heat?
Why are metals good conductors of heat?
Due to the free electrons