Paper 2 - Metallic Bonding

Question 1

Describe metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic forces of attraction

Answer 1

The positively charged metal ions are held in place by the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the electrons and the ions.

Question 2

Explain malleability

Answer 2

The metal can be hammered into sheets because the layers can slide over each other and the sea of electrons still hold ions together so it changes shape

Question 3

Explain electrical conductivity

Answer 3

Allows electricity to flow across the material

Question 4

Draw a 2-D diagram for a metallic lattice

Answer 4

Draw it then google it