Question

Which of the following statements about metallic bond are correct?

(1) The lower position of the metal in the Periodic Table, the weaker is the metallic bond.
(2) The strength of metallic bond increases with increasing number of outermost shell electrons of the metal atoms.
(3) Metal is ductile and malleable because metallic bond is weak.

A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

Answer 1

2 and 3 are true. Metals are malleable because they don't bond tightly, or they have a "sea" of electrons that allow the atoms to move about freely. The more electrons that are available to bond, the more those atoms are attracted, causing a stronger bond. If you have any questions about this, please let me know!