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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

In metallic bonding, electrons are shared across a large volume of metal atoms, often described as a "sea of __________".
Options
A protons
B electrons
Correct Answer
C ions
D atoms
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metallic bonding involves delocalized valence electrons that are free to move throughout the metal lattice.

Hint

The mobile particles in metals.

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