metallic bonding

• metal properties

  • giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern
  • delocalised electrons
  • strong metallic bonds
• delocalised

  free moving
• metal structure

  sea of delocalised electrons

  
• features

  • high melting and boiling points
  • conduct heat and electricity (because of delocalised electrons)
  • layers of metal atoms are able to slide over eachother (malleable)
  • insoluble