Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Metallic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of metallic bonding?

• A)Positively charged metal ions surrounded by freely moving electrons
• B)Alternating positively charged metal ions and negatively charged metal ions
• C)Pairs of metal atoms sharing electrons, plus weak intermolecular forces holding the pairs in place in the metal crystal
• D)Groups of three metal atoms sharing electrons (three-center bonds), plus weak intermolecular forces holding the groups in place in the metal crystal
• E)Metallic bonding is essentially the same as covalent bonding, except that in metallic bonding, protons are shared rather than electrons

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