Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
How are metals structured at the atomic level?
A
Metals consist of giant structures with atoms arranged regularly.
2
Q
What happens to the electrons in the outer shell of metal atoms?
A
They become delocalised and can move freely throughout the entire structure.
3
Q
What type of bonds do delocalised electrons in metals form?
A
Strong metallic bonds.
4
Q
How is bonding in metals represented?
A
Through diagrams showing the sharing of delocalised electrons.
5
Q
What skills should students develop related to metallic bonding?
A
Recognizing metallic giant structures, visualizing 2D and 3D forms, drawing dot and cross diagrams, representing covalent bonds, describing limitations of diagrams, and deducing molecular formulas.
