Metallic Bonding

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    • What type of bonding occurs between metal atoms?
      Metallic bonding
    • What characteristic properties arise from metallic bonding?
      Strength, conductivity, and malleability
    • How do metals bond to non-metals?
      Through ionic bonding
    • How do non-metals bond to other non-metals?
      Through covalent bonding
    • What happens to outer shell electrons in metallic bonding?
      They are shared among all atoms
    • What do we call electrons that can move freely in metals?
      Delocalized electrons
    • What type of structure do metals have?
      A giant regular atomic structure
    • What is the effect of strong electrostatic attraction in metals?
      It holds the structure together
    • Why do metals have high melting and boiling points?
      Due to strong metallic bonding
    • Why are metals good conductors of electricity and heat?
      Delocalized electrons carry energy
    • What does malleable mean in relation to metals?
      Can be bent or hammered into shapes
    • Why can layers in metals slide over one another?
      Due to their regular structure
    • What is the purpose of creating alloys?
      To make harder metals
    • How are alloys typically made?
      By mixing different metals or a metal and non-metal
    • Why do different sized atoms in alloys help their hardness?
      They disrupt the regular structure
    • What is steel primarily made of?
      Iron
    • What percentage of carbon is typically found in steel?
      1 to 2 percent
    • What additional elements can be found in steel?
      Chromium, manganese, or vanadium
    • Why is steel used in cars and planes?
      It provides necessary strength
    • What are the key properties of metals due to metallic bonding?
      • High melting and boiling points
      • Good conductors of electricity and heat
      • Malleability (can be shaped)
      • Strength due to strong electrostatic attraction
    • How do alloys differ from pure metals?
      • Alloys contain two or more different elements
      • Alloys have disrupted regular structures
      • Alloys are generally harder than pure metals