Metallic bond

Metallic bonding is the bonding within metals. It involves the delocalised sharing of free electrons between a lattice of metal atoms.

Related Topics:
Metal - Delocalised - Electrons

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Delocalised electrons are often refered to as a 'Sea of Electrons'.

Related Topics:
Delocalised - Electrons

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Metal atoms have 1, 2 or 3 electrons in the outer shell (Energy Level). These become Delocalised and form a 'Sea of Electrons' surrounding a giant lattice of +ve ions.

Related Topics:
Metal - Atoms - Electrons - Energy Level - Delocalised - Ve

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Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between the ions and the delocalised electrons.

Related Topics:
Ions - Electrons

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Metallic bonding, as with covalent bonding is non-polar, in that

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there is no (for pure elemental metals) or very little (for alloys)

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electronegativity difference among the atoms participating in the

Related Topics:
Electronegativity - Atom

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bonding interaction, and the electrons involved in that interaction

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are delocalized across the crystalline structure of the metal.

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The metallic bond accounts for many physical characteristics of metals, such as strength, malleability, ductility, conduction of heat and electricity, and luster.

Related Topics:
Strength - Malleability - Ductility - Conduction of heat - Electricity - Luster

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See also chemical bond.

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