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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What holds a metal together in metallic bonding?
Options
A Covalent bonds between metal atoms
B Ionic bonds between metal and nonmetal
C The strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and mobile delocalized electrons
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D Hydrogen bonds between metal atoms
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In metallic bonding, positive metal ions (cations) are fixed in a lattice and surrounded by mobile delocalized electrons. The strong electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and the negative delocalized electrons holds the metal together.

Hint

Metals are described as having a "sea of delocalized electrons."

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1620 of 1872
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