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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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Why do metals exhibit high malleability and ductility?
Options
A Atoms can roll over each other into new positions without breaking the bond
Correct Answer
B Electrons are permanently fixed to individual nuclear cores
C Directional covalent bonds break and rapidly recombine upon stress
D Ionic lattice layers experience strong repulsions during deformation
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals are malleable and ductile because their atoms can roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond.

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Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1851 of 1872
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