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The structure of metals is such that the outer electrons surrounding the nuclei are able to roam around - they become "delocalised". It is these delocalised electrons which give metals their properties, namely the ability to conduct heat and electricity.
The number of electrons surrounding each nucleus depends on the charge of the ion. For instance, sodium (Na+) only has one electron per nucleus, but aluminum (Al3+) has a ratio of three electrons per nucleus.
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How can the classification of oxides be related to their metallic and non-metallic character?
The classification of oxides is related to their metallic and non-metallic character based on the type of elements they are composed of. Metallic oxides are formed by the combination of a metal with oxygen and are generally basic in nature. Non-metallic oxides, on the other hand, are formed by the combination of a non-metal with oxygen and are generally acidic or neutral. This classification is determined by the ionic or covalent nature of the bonding in the oxide compound.
Is a double displacement reaction hydrogen bonding?
The double displacement reaction is not related to hydrogen bonding.
How is isotopes related to number of electrons?
An isotope is not really related to the number of electrons, but rather it is determined by the number of neutrons.
Is nickel metallic?
Nickel is a Metal. See my related link post.
How are the number of protons and electrons in a atom related?
They are the same.
What type of bonding is present in solid silver?
Metallic Bonding, because the attraction between cations and the surrounding sea of electrons, the electron are delocalized, which means they do not belong to any one atom but they move freely about the metal's network.
In metallic bonds where are the electrons found?
Electrons in metallic bonds are called "delocalized electrons", which means they exist in an atoms orbitals, but are extended over multiple atoms. It is often called a "sea of electrons" because the electrons are free to "roam" between atoms, and is what gives metal the ability to conduct electricity.See related links below for more information.
What particle of an element determines bonding?
Chemical bonding is related mainly to electrons.
Why dont two potassium atoms form a covalent bond?
Potassium is a metal and metal atoms, including potassium, undergo metallic bonding, not covalent bonding. You can read about metallic bonding by clicking on the related link below.
Is Mercury a metallic bond?
Mercury(I) doesn't have metallic bonding. See related link. I'm not sure about other valence ions of mercury. I don't know that having a shiny reflective metallic look is evidence of metallic bonding or not. Somebody please confirm.
How is the electron affinity related to metallic character?
metals lose electrons rather than gain them
How is electron affinity related to metallic character?
metals lose electrons rather than gain them
How is the valence electrons of an atom related to a chemical bonding?
The valence electrons are the only electrons that are involved in chemical bonding. These electrons can be shared or transferred. A simple rule of thumb is that atoms "strive" to attain the octet either by loss gain or sharing of electrons.
How many non bonding electron pairs are in serine?
Serine does not have any non-bonding electrons pairs. Please click on the related link to see a structural formula for serine.
What is the factor that causes all chemical bonding on the most basic level related to atomic structure?
You think probable to the role of electrons.
Why do tins conduct electricity?
Metal in general conducts electricity because of the nature of the metallic bond, in which all the atoms in a metallic object share their outer electrons in the form of a cloud. This makes the electrons very mobile, so they can easily respond to a voltage. See links to related questions for more.
How can the classification of oxides be related to their metallic and non-metallic character?
The classification of oxides is related to their metallic and non-metallic character based on the type of elements they are composed of. Metallic oxides are formed by the combination of a metal with oxygen and are generally basic in nature. Non-metallic oxides, on the other hand, are formed by the combination of a non-metal with oxygen and are generally acidic or neutral. This classification is determined by the ionic or covalent nature of the bonding in the oxide compound.
