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Why is metallic bonding different from ionic or covalent bonding?

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It is difficult to determine the number of valence electrons involved in a metallic bond
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Metallic bonding is the only type of bonding that involves metal atoms.
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The valence electrons in a metallic bond are delocalized while the valence electrons in ionic or covalent bonds are localized.
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Metallic bonds are rare while ionic and covalent bonds are more common in nature.
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The correct option is C The valence electrons in a metallic bond are delocalized while the valence electrons in ionic or covalent bonds are localized.
Metallic bonds are formed by attraction between metal ions and delocalized or free e. Where as ionic bond are formed by transfer of e from one atom to another and in covalent, sharing of e takes place.

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