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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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How are metals held together according to metallic bonding theory?
Options
A By strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and negative delocalized electrons
Correct Answer
B By shared electron pairs
C By ionic bonds
D By hydrogen bonds
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In metals, 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 negative electrons hold the metal together.

Hint

The notes describe this attraction as holding metals together.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 865 of 1872
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