Metallic Bonding
Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure
Metallic Bonding starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how metallic bonding explains the high density of most metals.
Describe how the structure of an alloy differs from that of a pure metal.
Describe the difference between metallic bonding and ionic bonding.
Describe the effect of adding a small amount of carbon to iron to form steel, in terms of metallic bonding.
Describe the role of metallic bonding in the formation of alloys.
Explain why mercury is a liquid at room temperature, while most other metals are solid.
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.
Consider two metals, X and Y. Metal X has a higher number of delocalized electrons per atom and a smaller ionic radius than metal Y. Which metal would you expect to have a higher melting point? Explain your reasoning.
Which of the following best describes metallic bonding? (1) Electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalized electrons (2) Sharing of electron pairs between atoms (3) Transfer of electrons from one atom to another (4) Weak van der Waals forces between atoms
Which of the following best describes the bonding in an alloy? (1) Only covalent bonds (2) Only ionic bonds (3) Metallic bonds between different metal atoms (4) Hydrogen bonds
Which of the following best explains why metals are shiny? (1) They have a regular lattice structure (2) Delocalized electrons reflect light (3) They have high melting points (4) They are good conductors of heat
Which of the following best explains why sodium is softer than magnesium? (1) Sodium has more delocalized electrons (2) Magnesium has a higher charge density (3) Sodium atoms are smaller (4) Magnesium has a lower melting point
Fill in the blank: The ability of metals to be drawn into wires is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The energy required to break a metallic bond is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The high thermal conductivity of metals is due to the movement of ________ and ________.
Fill in the blank: The metallic bond is a type of ________ bond.
State whether the following statement is true or false: All metals have the same number of delocalized electrons per atom.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Alloys are mixtures of metals that have metallic bonding.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metallic bonds are generally stronger in transition metals than in alkali metals.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The metallic bond is stronger in metals with smaller atomic radii.
