Question

What causes metallic bonds to form?
Select one:
a. The attraction between the delocalized electrons and the metal’s anions
b. The attraction between the delocalized electrons and the metal’s atoms
c. The attraction between the delocalized electrons and the metal’s valence electrons
d. The attraction between the delocalized electrons and the metal’s cations

Answer 1

Answer:

option d

Explanation:

Metallic bonds result from the electrostatic attraction between metal cations and delocalized electrons. The nature of metallic bonding accounts for many of the physical properties of metals, such as conductivity and malleability