Question

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1. metallic bonding involves a \sea of ______\ surrounding a lattice of positively charged metal ions.
2. in metallic bonding, valence electrons are ________, meaning they are free to move throughout the entire metal structure.
3. the ability of metals to be hammered into sheets without breaking is called ________.
4. the ability of metals to be drawn into wires is called ________.
5. metallic bonding explains why metals are good conductors of both ______ and ______.
6. in ionic bonding, electrons are ________ from a metal to a non - metal.
7. in covalent bonding, electrons are ________ between two nonmetal atoms.
8. ionic bonds are held together by strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ________.
9. covalent bonds form between two ________ atoms.
10. unlike ionic or covalent bonding, metallic bonding involves a communal sharing of electrons among ________ the atoms.

Explanation:

1. Electrons. 2. Delocalized. 3. Malleability. 4. Ductility. 5. Heat; electricity. 6. Transferred. 7. Shared. 8. Ions. 9. Non - metal. 10. Delocalized.

Answer:

1. electrons
2. delocalized
3. malleability
4. ductility
5. heat; electricity
6. transferred
7. shared
8. ions
9. non - metal
10. delocalized