Metallic Bonding

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A metal ion has a(n) _____________ electric charge

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positive

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The force of attraction between a metal ion and surrounding electrons is a(n) _____________

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metallic bond

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True or False: Bronze has been used for thousands of years

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True

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An alloy of iron and carbon is known as _____________

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steel

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True or False: A metallic bond may form between a metal and any other element

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False

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What is a metallic bond?

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

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What is an alloy?

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A mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal.

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What is the significance of bronze in history?

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Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was one of the first metals used by humans, marking the beginning of the Bronze Age.

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What property of metals allows them to conduct electricity?

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The presence of free-moving electrons in the metallic bond.

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What is the difference between pure metals and alloys?

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Alloys are mixtures of metals that often have improved properties compared to pure metals.