Metallic Bonding: Structure and Strength
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What is the primary structure of metallic bonding?

A lattice of +ve ions surrounded by mobile electrons

What is the effect of increasing the positive charge on the ions in the lattice on the strength of metallic bonding?

It increases the strength of the metallic bond

How does the size of metal ions in the lattice affect the strength of metallic bonding?

Decreasing the size of metal ions increases the strength of the metallic bond

What is the effect of increasing the number of mobile electrons per atom on the strength of metallic bonding?

<p>It increases the strength of the metallic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the electrons involved in metallic bonding?

<p>They are delocalized and mobile</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the strong electrostatic forces of attraction in metallic bonding?

<p>The delocalized mobile electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increasing the number of mobile electrons per atom in a metal?

<p>The strength of the metallic bond increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the lattice structure in metallic bonding?

<p>A lattice of positive ions surrounded by mobile electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the size of the metal ions and the strength of the metallic bond?

<p>The strength of the metallic bond increases with decreasing size of metal ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not affect the strength of metallic bonding?

<p>The atomic mass of the metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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