How does metallic bonding contribute to a metals malleability?
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They form a 'cloud' of electrons which arefree to move through the solid. The electrons behave like a gas that is confined by the edges of the piece of metal. Thebonding electrons no longer belong to any particular metal atom. ... Picture 1.2 Layers of ions can slip over each other, making ametal malleable and ductile.
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