1
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Why are metals malleable?
A
Because the layers slide over each other.
2
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Describe a metallic structure
A
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
Positive metal ions in uniform rows
Sea of delocalised electrons
3
Q
Why are alloys harder?
A
Because the layers are locked in place so they cannot slide over each other easily as alloys are made of different sized atoms.
AQA GCSE Additional Chemistry C2a
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