This diagram covers Metallic Bonding — Sea of Electrons within Metallic Bonding for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Metallic Bonding in Bonding & Structure for GCSE Chemistry with 22 exam-style questions and 21 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 1 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
🔬 Metallic Bonding — Sea of Electrons
Figure 1: The sea of electrons model — positive metal ions (gold/amber) arranged in a regular lattice, surrounded by delocalised electrons (blue) that move freely throughout.
Practice questions for Metallic Bonding
In metallic bonding, what are the electrons called that are free to move throughout the metal structure?
Explain why metals are malleable.