4.4.2 - Explaining Properties of Metals Based on This Model
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Define metallic bonding.
💡 Hint: Think about how metals bond and what surrounds the metal ions.
What is meant by delocalized electrons?
💡 Hint: Consider the freedom of electrons in metals.
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What are the delocalized electrons in metallic bonding?
💡 Hint: Focus on the movement of electrons in a metallic structure.
True or False: The malleability of metals is due to the fixed positions of their atoms.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to metals when you hammer them.
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Discuss how the arrangement of atoms in a metallic lattice contributes to both the electrical conductivity and malleability of metals.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between structure and properties.
Calculate the energy required to melt a sample of copper if its melting point is 1085 degrees Celsius and understand why this temperature is so high.
💡 Hint: Think about how much energy is needed to overcome the bonds between ions.
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