Metallic Bonds

sea of electrons that tightly hold the nuclei together

they form triple bonds

low melting point

high luster

their properties are often superior to the component elements

their properties are a blend of the component elements

they never corrode

they are less expensive than their component elements.

shared

move around the nuclei randomly

transferred

The crystal lattice breaks down

Copper (II) ions move to the cathode

The atoms of copper become ionised

Bonding electrons in the crystal lattice move

The metal ions can easily slide past one another

The metal ions cannot easily slide past one another

The metal ions repel one another

The metal ions attract one another

Breaks easily

Always stays in the same shape

Can be drawn into wires

Can be forced into a certain shape without breaking

the metal ions are free to travel

their electrons are free to travel

the bonds between metal atoms can easily be broken

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metal atoms sharing electrons

metal ions bonded to non-metal ions

cations surrounded by free-floating electrons

metal atoms giving electrons to other metal atomes

Atoms of iron (Fe)

Molecules of CH₄

Atoms of sulfur (S)

Units of NaCl