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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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Why do metals tend to have high melting and boiling points?
Options
A They have weak intermolecular forces
B They consist of discrete molecules
C Enough heat energy is needed to overcome the strong attractive forces between delocalized electrons and positive ions
Correct Answer
D They have low density
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals have high melting and boiling points because significant heat energy is required to overcome the strong electrostatic attractions between the delocalized electrons and the positive metal ions within the metallic lattice.

Hint

Consider the strength of the bonding forces in metals.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1565 of 1872
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