In metallic bonds, the mobile electrons surrounding the positive ions are called a(n)..?

2 Responses to “In metallic bonds, the mobile electrons surrounding the positive ions are called a(n)..?”

1. Vivek says:

   14/03/2010 at 5:30 am

   B. Electron Sea… This theory best explains the conductivity of compounds comprising of metallic bonds
2. Sarah says:

   14/03/2010 at 5:32 am

   Electron Sea

   The particles in a metal are held close together by metallic bonding, in which a lattice of positive metal ions is held together by a ‘sea’ of electrons. these electrons are described as free, mobile, or delocalised because they can move throughout the metal. There is a strong elecrostatic attraction between the ‘sea’ of delocalised electrons and close packed positive metal ions.