Metallic Bonding

Question 1

what are three property’s of metals

Answer 1

Good conductivity
High melt/boil point
Malleable

Question 2

why are metals good conductors of electricity

Answer 2

because the electrons in outer shell are delocalised so able to carry electrical current and thermal heat

Question 3

why are metals malleable

Answer 3

because the layers of atoms in pure metal can slide over each other and hammered in place

Question 4

why do metals have high melting and boiling points

Answer 4

because of the strong forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and negative electrons

Question 5

why are metallic bonds very strong

Answer 5

because the forces of attraction that hold the atoms together in regular structure