Do metal atoms have dispersion force?

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Do metal atoms, such as Ti and Na, have London-dispersion force?2. The attempt at a solution
In the textbook by Tro (6th ed), "Since all atoms and molecules have electrons, they all have dispersion forces." But metal atoms are held together by electrostatic forces. I think there might not be any London-dispersion force.
 
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