Monday, 4 July 2016

1.39 explain the electrical conductivity and malleability of a metal in terms of its structure and bonding

Property
Reason
Good Electrical Conductors
the delocalised electrons can carry a charge easily through the metal 
Malleability 
the layers of positive ions can easily slide over one another and take up different positions. 

the delocalised electrons can move with them so the metallic bonds are not broken 

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