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The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond• Formed between atoms of metallic elements• Positively charged nuclei held together by a
“sea of electrons”
The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond• Properties of Metallic bonds
• Very good conductors• Lustrous• Very high melting points
The name’s Bond, Metallic Bond
• Since electrons are free to move around inmetallic bonds, metals don’t bond with othermetals
• Instead they form mixtures called Alloys• Alloy examples: steel, brass, bronze, and
pewter