Question

Why do metals have a higher density than non metals?

Answer 1

Metals have the ions (cations- +ve charge and electrons -ve charge) packed closely by forces of attraction. Thus the lattice structure is quite packed as shown here: You get a pretty solid structure with almost no air gaps between. Thus the high density.


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Answer 2

Answer:

I think because of metals generally have a strong intermolecular force of attraction and low intermolecular spaces...