Metallic Bonding Concepts

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What is a metallic bond?

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A chemical bond in which metal cations and delocalized valence electrons are held together by electrostatic forces.

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What is the electron sea model?

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A model where all metal atoms in a metallic lattice contribute their valence electrons to form a 'sea' of electrons around the metal cations.

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What is a delocalized electron?

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A valence electron that is free to move between metal atoms; not held by a particular atom.

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What is an alloy?

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A mixture of a metal and one or more other elements; has metallic properties.