Metallic Bonding — The Sea of Electrons Model
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📐 Metallic Bonding — The Sea of Electrons Model
Positive metal ions are arranged in a regular pattern, surrounded by delocalised electrons that can move freely. The electrostatic attraction between them is the metallic bond.