Metallic Bonding

• Metals consist of giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern.
• Metallic Bonding

  The electrons in the outer shell of metal atoms are delocalised and so are free to move through the whole structure. This creates strong forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and negative electrons. These forces hold the atoms together in a regular structure
• Most compounds of metallic bonds have high melting and boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces that need lots of energy to break.
• Metals are good conductors due to the delocalised electrons which are able to carry electric charge and thermal energy
• Metals are malleable as the layers of atoms can slide over each other easily.