TT0 said:
TT0 said:
Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that occurs between atoms of metallic elements. It differs from other types of bonding, such as covalent or ionic bonding, in that it involves the sharing of delocalized electrons between all atoms in the metallic lattice rather than the transfer or sharing of specific electrons between two atoms.
Yes, metallic bonding can be considered a type of giant structure. This is because the metallic lattice, which is made up of repeating units of the same type of atom, extends in all three dimensions, creating a large, continuous structure.
Materials with metallic bonding have several distinctive properties, including high thermal and electrical conductivity, malleability, and ductility. They also tend to have high melting and boiling points, as well as high tensile strength.
The strength of metallic bonding is often considered to be weaker than covalent bonding, but stronger than van der Waals forces. This is because the delocalized electrons in metallic bonding are able to move freely, making the bond more flexible and less rigid compared to covalent bonds.
No, metallic bonding only occurs between atoms of metallic elements. Non-metal elements do not have the same type of valence electrons that are necessary for this type of bonding to occur.