Which Statement About Metallic Bonding Is Not Correct

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about metallic bonding is not correct?

• A) In the presence of an electrical field, the electrons migrate toward the positive charge.
• B) The valence electrons move freely around the nuclei, allowing conduction of heat.
• C) The flexibility of metals results from the mobility of the electron charge, which allows the nuclei to be moved without disrupting the overall structure of the metal.
• D) It describes the freely moving valence electrons as an "electron sea."
• E) The metal nuclei behave as negatively charged ions.

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