Metallic Bonding Overview
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What allows for the free movement of electrons in metallic bonding?

  • Electrons traveling in fixed orbitals
  • Overlap of outermost electron orbitals (correct)
  • Transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal
  • Sharing of one or more pairs of electrons
  • Which type of bond involves the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons?

  • Covalent bond (correct)
  • Metallic bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Non-metallic bond
  • Where do the elements with metallic characteristics tend to be located on the periodic table?

  • Left side
  • Top section
  • Right side (correct)
  • Middle section
  • In which group do the most reactive metals often form ionic bonds with halogen gases?

    <p>Group 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metallic bonding from covalent bonding?

    <p>Free movement of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bond type involves the transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique to metallic bonds compared to other types of bonds?

    <p>Free movement of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do metals exhibit malleability?

    <p>As a result of the sea of electrons model allowing movement of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why metallic bonds require a lot of energy to break?

    <p>The orbital overlap and freely moving electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are metals good conductors of electricity?

    <p>The movement of electrons in metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of orbital overlap in metallic bonding?

    <p>It provides a solid structure for electrons to travel along.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do alloys enhance certain metal properties?

    <p>By blending two or more metals to intensify certain properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do metals have high boiling points compared to non-metals?

    <p>Due to the lattice configuration and freely moving electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do metals exhibit luster or shininess?

    <p>Because of the movement of electrons on the surface bouncing light energy back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows metals to be ductile?

    <p>Being able to be stretched without breaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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