Metallic solids are composed of individual atoms.
Metallic solids are composed of individual atoms.
Nonmetal atom
Nonmetal atom
Metallic solids are primarily composed of closely packed metal atoms that are held together by metallic bonds. In these solids, the atoms are arranged in a regular lattice structure, allowing for the delocalization of electrons, which contributes to their conductivity and malleability. The arrangement can vary, with common structures including face-centered cubic (FCC), body-centered cubic (BCC), and hexagonal close-packed (HCP). The presence of free-moving valence electrons is a key characteristic that distinguishes metallic solids from other types of crystalline solids.
Nonmetal atom
Nonmetal atom
Nonmetal atom
Nonmetal atom
several different solids make up a solution
Ions
Nonmetal atom
Network solids are composed of an extended three-dimensional network of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds. Examples include diamond and quartz. The structural units in network solids are individual atoms or small groups of atoms connected to each other in a repeating pattern throughout the solid.