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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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Why are metals malleable and ductile?
Options
A Because they have low melting points
B Because atoms can roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond
Correct Answer
C Because they have fixed positions in the lattice
D Because they form covalent bonds
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals are malleable and ductile because the atoms in the metallic lattice can roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond. The delocalized electrons allow the structure to deform while maintaining bonding.

Hint

The non-directional nature of metallic bonding allows atoms to move.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1569 of 1872
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