2.3.1 Structure of Metals

• What is metallic bonding defined as?

  Electrostatic attraction
• Metal atoms are arranged in a regular lattice structure
• In copper, what type of lattice do the copper atoms form?

  Face-centered cubic
• Delocalized electrons in metallic bonding are bound to specific atoms.

  False
• In copper, how many valence electrons does each copper atom lose?

  Two
• Metal atoms are arranged in a regular lattice structure where they are closely packed
• Delocalized electrons are formed when metal atoms lose their valence electrons.
• What is a giant metallic structure composed of?

  Positive ions and delocalized electrons
• Metallic structures exhibit high electrical and thermal conductivity
• Why are metallic structures malleable and ductile?

  Layers of ions can slide