Question

Metallic bodies are held together by metallic bonds, which is the force of attraction between X and Y. Identify X and Y.

• A. Valence shell electrons and the metal ions
• B. Inner shell electrons and the metal ions
• C. Valence shell electrons and inner shell electrons
• D. Metal ions and Metal ions

Answer 1

The correct option is A Valence shell electrons and the metal ions

In a metal atom, the valence electrons are loosely held and can easily be detached.
In a metallic body, the detached electrons roam freely throughout the body of the metal, all the metal atoms are bound together with the strong force of attraction between valence electrons and the metal ions.
This is called "Metallic Bonding".