Metallic Bonding

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What is metallic bonding?

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Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positively charged metal ions and the delocalized electrons that are free to move throughout the structure, allowing metals to conduct electricity and heat.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into a thin wire without breaking.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a substance to allow heat, sound, or electricity to flow through it.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means that a substance can be shaped or deformed without breaking.

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What is an alloy?

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An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, which often have improved properties compared to the individual metals.

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What are the physical properties of metals?

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Metals are typically solid at room temperature (except mercury), have high melting and boiling points, are malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the significance of delocalized electrons in metallic bonding?

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Delocalized electrons allow metals to conduct electricity and heat, as they can move freely throughout the metallic structure.

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How does the structure of metals contribute to their properties?

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The closely packed arrangement of metal ions and the presence of delocalized electrons contribute to properties like malleability, ductility, and conductivity.

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What is the difference between a metal and a non-metal?

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Metals are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors.

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What is the role of metallic bonds in the properties of metals?

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Metallic bonds give metals their characteristic properties such as strength, malleability, ductility, and electrical conductivity.