Chapter 7 Metallic Bonding

Front

What is an alloy made up of Copper and Zinc?

Back

Brass

Front

What type of bond forms between two or more metals?

Back

Metallic

Front

Why do metals conduct electricity?

Back

The electrons are delocalised and able to move.

Front

At room temperature, what state are most metals in?

Back

Solid

Front

What is metallic bonding?

Back

An attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of metallic bonds?

Back

They involve a sea of delocalised electrons.

Front

Name a common alloy that contains Tin and Copper.

Back

Bronze

Front

What property of metals allows them to be shaped and molded?

Back

Malleability.

Front

What is ductility in metals?

Back

The ability to be drawn into wires.

Front

How does the structure of metals contribute to their conductivity?

Back

The delocalised electrons can move freely throughout the metal lattice.