What is electron pool theory?

Answer 1

A metallic bond is the bond formed between atoms of metals in the matrix of their structure. It could be atoms of the same metal, or atoms of different metals in a mixture called an alloy. The heart of the metallic bond is the sharing of electrons by different atomic nuclei. It works sorta like this. A couple of atoms of one metal snuggles up to another atom of that metal when the atoms are molten and being cooled. As they cool and solidify, an electron or two (depending on the metal) of one atom are "pulled over" near the other two atoms and they all share the electron(s). The electron(s) involved are said to be delocalized. This sharing of delocalized electrons "ties the atoms together" and gives the solid metal strength and contributes to a number of its physical properties. It may be beneficial to visualize the metal matrix as a bunch of positive ions (the metal atoms) set up in a metallic crystal structure with electrons being "hung onto" by the positive ions and giving the whole structure its "stick togetherness" and strength. A link to the Wikipedia article on the metallic bond is provided. At least slide over and read the first paragraph of the article. It will provide some clarity and help lock in the concept.

Answer 2

This theory was proposed by drude and extended by loren in 1823.according to this theory each atom present in a metallic crystal losses all of its valence electrons.in this way a pool of electrons is formed.it is believed that positively charged metal ions are held together by pool of electrons.these positive ions are located at definite positions.they are situated at measureable distances from each other in a solid metal.they move freely from one part to the other through the body metal.

Answer 3

Electron pool theory suggests that photosynthetic organisms, like algae, share a common pool of electrons that can be used to reduce molecules during photosynthesis. This allows them to transfer and share electrons, improving overall efficiency in converting light energy into chemical energy.