(h) Metallic bonding Learning Objectives

By the end of this section you will:

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Bronze: 1.52C know how to represent a metallic lattice by a 2-D diagram (level 5)

Silver: 1.53C understand metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions (level 7)

Gold: 1.54C explain typical physical properties of metals, including electrical conductivity
and malleability (level 9)
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Metals

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Structure

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Lattice of positive ions surrounded by a
sea of delocalised electrons

Bonding

Electrostatic forces of attraction between

each positive ion and the delocalised
electrons
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Properties

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 Hard Electrostatic forces of attraction between the
positive ions and the delocalised electrons
 High Melting and (metallic bonds) are strong and a lot of
Boiling points energy is required to break the bonds.

Question: predict which one, magnesium or aluminium,

has higher melting point
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Properties

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 Conduct electricity Delocalised electrons are free to
move throughout the structure
therefore they act as charge
transporters.
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Properties

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Layers of positive ions can slide
 Malleable and Ductile over each other, without breaking
the metallic bonds

Can be hammered into

different shapes

Can be drawn out

into wires
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11/15/22
Bronze: 1.52C know how to represent a metallic lattice by a 2-D diagram (level 5)

Silver: 1.53C understand metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions (level 7)

Gold: 1.54C explain typical physical properties of metals, including electrical conductivity
and malleability (level 9)