Chemistry A-Level
metallic bonding strength
What metallic bonding strength means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of metallic bonding strength
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Aluminium melts above sodium because Al³⁺ is smaller, more highly charged and contributes three delocalised electrons, making the attraction to the sea of electrons stronger.
Topics that use metallic bonding strength
- Physical properties of Period 3 elements (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- atomic radius
- first ionisation energy dips
- giant, simple molecular and monatomic structures
- naming structures
- three ionisation energy factors
- melting point and bonding
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