Chapter 7.4, Problem 41SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conductivity of electricity and high boiling points of metals should be explained by metallic bonding.

Concept introduction:

The ability of a material to conduct the electricity through the metal is known as the conductivity of electricity.

The attraction of the stationary metal cations to the surrounding mobile electrons is defined as a metallic bond.

The temperature at which a liquid boil and also, turns into vapor, called the boiling point.

Answer to Problem 41SSC

Due to the strong attractive force between the positive and negative ions, the metal has high boiling point.

Explanation of Solution

Metals becomes good conductors due to the movement of electrons through the metal which creates or stores high amount of energy. The bond that exist between the atoms, called Metallic bonds.

In the metallic bonding interactions, there is very little or no electro negativity difference. Because of this, metallic bonding is non-polar in nature. The metallic bonding is required for the most of physical characteristics of metals like malleability, strength, ductility, conduction of heat or electricity etc.

To conduct an electric current, delocalized electrons can transfer through the solid. The melting point determines a number of delocalized (or removed) electrons as well as strength of metallic bond.