Metallic Bonding Review

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What is the structure of metallic compounds?

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Regular arrangement of metal atoms surrounded by a sea of delocalized electrons.

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What is the main reason for the high electrical conductivity of metals?

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Presence of free electrons in the outermost shell of metal atoms.

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Why do metals tend to have high melting and boiling points?

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Because of the strong attraction between the metal atoms and the sea of electrons.

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What is the electronegativity difference between metals?

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Small to minimal.

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What is a characteristic of metallic compounds?

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Delocalized electrons.

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Define metallic bonding.

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A type of chemical bonding that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move around.

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What is meant by 'delocalized electrons'?

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Electrons that are not associated with a single atom or bond and can move freely throughout the metallic structure.

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How does the sea of electrons contribute to the properties of metals?

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It allows metals to conduct electricity and heat, and provides malleability and ductility.

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What is malleability in metals?

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The ability of a metal to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What is ductility in metals?

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The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires.