Question

Answer the following questions regarding metals and alloys.

a. Describe metallic bonds.
b.
Explain how the metallic bonds give metals the ability to conduct electricity.
c. Compare the strength of iron and steel. Which is stronger? How do the bonds explain the difference
in strength?
d.
Compare the ductility or iron and steel-which is more ductile? How do the bonds explain the
difference in ductility?

Answer 1

A. They are malleable, ductile, and conduct electricity.