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What allows for the free movement of electrons in metallic bonding?
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?
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?
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?
In which group do the most reactive metals often form ionic bonds with halogen gases?
What distinguishes metallic bonding from covalent bonding?
What distinguishes metallic bonding from covalent bonding?
Which bond type involves the transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal?
Which bond type involves the transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal?
What is unique to metallic bonds compared to other types of bonds?
What is unique to metallic bonds compared to other types of bonds?
Why do metals exhibit malleability?
Why do metals exhibit malleability?
What is the main reason why metallic bonds require a lot of energy to break?
What is the main reason why metallic bonds require a lot of energy to break?
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
What is the significance of orbital overlap in metallic bonding?
What is the significance of orbital overlap in metallic bonding?
How do alloys enhance certain metal properties?
How do alloys enhance certain metal properties?
Why do metals have high boiling points compared to non-metals?
Why do metals have high boiling points compared to non-metals?
Why do metals exhibit luster or shininess?
Why do metals exhibit luster or shininess?
What feature allows metals to be ductile?
What feature allows metals to be ductile?
