5.6 – Resonance Structures and Metallic Bonds
Metallic Bonds – the chemical bonding that results from the attraction between metal atoms
and the surrounding sea of electrons.
-the outer electrons of metals have the ability to roam freely throughout the metal. This is
referred to as the sea of electrons.
-this results in 2 distinct characteristics:
1. Malleability – the ability of a substance to be hammered or beaten into thin sheets.
2. Ductility – the ability of a substance to be drawn or pulled through a small opening to
produce wire.
Ionic Bonds – composed of positive and negative ions that are combined so that the numbers
of positive and negative charges are equal.
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Resonance Structures – refers to bonding in molecules that can’t be correctly represented by a
single Lewis Dot Structure.
Ex) O3
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