3.9 bonding in metals Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How are the atoms in metals arranged?
A
The atoms and metals are closely packed together and arranged in regular layers
2
Q
How can you think of metallic bonding?
A
As positively charged metal ions, which are held together by electrons from the outermost shell of each metal atom
3
Q
What can the delocalised electrons do in metal ions?
A
The delocalised electrons are free to move throughout the giant metallic lattice
4
Q
What are delocalised electron?
A
Bonding electron that is no longer associated with any one particular atom
