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Which characteristics of metal atoms help explain why valence electrons in a metal are delocalized?

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In a metal, the electrons are considered free because there are more electrons than there should be and also transition metals are willing to accept and give up electrons from their d-orbitals. The d-orbital shell are in a relatively high energy state which means they are loosely bound to the atom where they can freely move around.
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