The Melting Points of Metals Are Only Moderately High Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

The melting points of metals are only moderately high because

• A)metallic bonding is weak.
• B)metals have fewer bonding electrons than nonmetals.
• C)metals also have relatively low boiling points.
• D)the melting process does not break the metallic bonds.
• E)metals prefer to be bonded to nonmetals.

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