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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes metallic bonding from covalent bonding?

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

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

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

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

<p>Free movement of electrons (C)</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. (C)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are metals good conductors of electricity?

<p>The movement of electrons in metals. (A)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows metals to be ductile?

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

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