Lesson: Metallic Bonding

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic attraction between nuclei and a sea of delocalized electrons.

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Worksheet: 20 Questions • 1 Video

Q1:

Which of the following is the best description of delocalized electrons in metallic bonding?

Q2:

In a sample of calcium metal, how many electrons does an atom of calcium contribute to the sea of delocalized electrons?

Q3:

In a sample of potassium metal, how many electrons does an atom of potassium contribute to the sea of delocalized electrons?

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