In a metallic substance, the metal ions are held together by a sea of electrons, freely roaming between all the ions as shown in the figure given below. Where do you think this sea of electrons has been accumulated from?
In a metallic substance, the metal ions are held together by a sea of electrons, freely roaming between all the ions as shown in the figure given below. Where do you think this sea of electrons has been accumulated from?
The correct option is A All the atoms of the metal
Metals usually have a tendency to lose electrons. In a metallic bond, there exist forces of attraction between these lost electrons (which come from the valence shells) and the metal ions. Sharing of many knocked off electrons (which forms a sea of electrons) between many positive ions make these electrons act as a glue and hence gives the substance a definitive structure. This type of bond is different from covalent or ionic bonding. Each metal atom contributes its share of electrons to form this sea of electrons in a metallic bond.
Metals usually have a tendency to lose electrons. In a metallic bond, there exist forces of attraction between these lost electrons (which come from the valence shells) and the metal ions. Sharing of many knocked off electrons (which forms a sea of electrons) between many positive ions make these electrons act as a glue and hence gives the substance a definitive structure. This type of bond is different from covalent or ionic bonding. Each metal atom contributes its share of electrons to form this sea of electrons in a metallic bond.
