2.7 Metallic bonding
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30. Define "metallic bonding."
The electrostatic attraction between positive ions in a giant metallic lattice and a ‘sea’ of delocalised electrons.
31. Explain why metals are malleable and ductile.
The layers of positive ions can slide over each other without breaking the metallic bond because the delocalised electrons maintain the attraction.