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Metallic Bonding. Metal Ions and Electrons. Metals lose their valence electrons and become cations “Loose” valence electrons form a “sea of electrons” Loose electrons are “free to move”. Metals and Electrons. Metal bonds. Metallic Bond Properties. Strength Malleability Ductility
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Metal Ions and Electrons Metals lose their valence electrons and become cations “Loose” valence electrons form a “sea of electrons” Loose electrons are “free to move”
Metals and Electrons Metal bonds
Metallic Bond Properties Strength Malleability Ductility Electrical Conductivity Thermal conductivity Luster
Malleability easily bent, pressed or hammered layers of atoms slide over each other the electrons can run in between ions when layers are bent
Types of Alloys • Alnico (AlNiCo) • Brass (CuZn) • Bronze (CuSnAl) • Cast iron (CFe) • Steel (CFe) • Stainless Steel (CFeNiCr)