strong electrostatic attraction between metal ions and delocalised electrons
what are the properties of metals?
high melting point
malleable
good electrical conductor
why does metal have a high melting point?
they have a strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and delocalised electrons
why is metal a good electrical conductor?
many delocalisedelectrons that are free to flow through the structure when a voltage is applied
why is metal malleable?
metal has rows of ions that can slide over each other when a force is applied. the adjusted layers are still strongly bonded with metallic bonds, so the new shape is held together as strongly as the original shape
