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This depends on where you are taught- some call it a sea of electrons some a cloud some delocalised elctrons.

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In metalic bonds what are the mobile electrons surrounding the positive ions called?

They are just referred to as "delocalized" electrons


What is a bond between positive metal ions and electrons in the metal called?

The bond between positive metal ions and delocalized electrons in the metal is called a metallic bond. This bond is responsible for the unique properties of metals, such as conductivity and malleability.


What structure does an metallic bond have?

A metallic bond is spread around a lattice of metal atoms. There are free electrons and these are sometimes called a sea of electrons. In chemistry bonding terms you can view metallic bonds as hugley delocalised orbitals, or if you prefer as resonance between many covalent bonds.


Why are metallic crystals flexible?

Metallic crystals are flexible because of a property of their electrons called delocalization. The electrons are free to move about the crystal, instead of "belonging" to one specific atom. This allows the metal to bend, flex, stretch and conduct electricity. These properties are called malleability, ductility and conductivity.


Describe a metallic bond?

Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy., Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or metalloid; basic; antacid; positive.


What type of bond holds the atoms together in chemical properties of iron?

The ions are held in the lattice by the electrostatic force of attraction between these positive ions and the delocalised electrons. This attraction extends throughout the lattice and is called metallic bonding.


What is the loss of one or more electrons called?

Metallic has a tendency to lose electrons and form cations. Metallic is highly electrical and a thermal conductor. Metallic bonding occurs as a result of electromagnetism.


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.


What are positive and negative ions called?

Positive ions are called cations, and negative ions are called anions. Cations have a net positive charge because they have lost electrons, while anions have a net negative charge because they have gained electrons.


What is the Layer of electrons outside the nucleus?

the layer of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom is called "shells"


What holds metal atoms together in a metallic bond?

In a metallic bond, metal atoms are held together by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move throughout the structure. These electrons are shared collectively by all the atoms in the metal lattice, resulting in strong bonding forces between the metal atoms.


What are the electrons in a metallic bond called?

The electrons that form bonds are called valence electrons. These electrons are in the outer most shell of an atom.