Chapter 17, Problem 26R

To determine

To Choose: The type of the bond which is found in pure gold.

Answer to Problem 26R

Option A

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Metals are good conductors of electricity. To conduct the electricity in any material, free electrons move. In metals, there are metallic bonding, metallic ions (positive charged) are surrounded by electrons.

Metals are good conductors of electricity. Pure gold is also a metal which conducts electricity. Metals have property to be converted in long wire and thin sheets without any break. This is due to the bond present between the ions. Metallic bonding is the reason for the properties of metals.

So, metallic bonding is present in pure gold.

Conclusion:

Thus, option A is correct.