The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond• Formed between atoms of metallic elements• Positively charged nuclei held together by a

“sea of electrons”

The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond• Properties of Metallic bonds

• Very good conductors• Lustrous• Very high melting points

The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond

• Since electrons are free to move around inmetallic bonds, metals don’t bond with othermetals

• Instead they form mixtures called Alloys• Alloy examples: steel, brass, bronze, and

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