Metallic Bonding Answers

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Which property is better explained by the band theory than by the sea-of-electrons model?

A
ductility
B
thermal conductivity
C
luster
D
electrical conductivity
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Which of the following metal atoms would have the highest conductivity?

A
the atom with the smallest radius and the fewest valence electrons
B
the atom with the smallest radius and the most valence electrons
C
the atom with the largest radius and the fewest valence electrons
D
the atom with the largest radius and the most valence electrons
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Which characteristics of metal atoms help explain why valence electrons in a metal are delocalized?

A
Metal atoms are large and have high electronegativities.
B
Metal atoms are small and have low electronegativities.
C
Metal atoms are large and have low electronegativities.
D
Metal atoms are small and have high electronegativities.
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The diagram is a representation of the electron sea model. Which statement best describes what is happening in this model?

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A
The electrons are transferred to the innermost nuclei of metal atoms.
B
The electrons are transferred to the outermost nuclei of metal atoms.
C
The electrons are moving easily between the nuclei of metal atoms.
D
The electrons are in fixed positions between the nuclei of metal atoms.
5

Which element is likely to be the best conductor of electricity?

A
copper
B
lithium
C
iodine
D
silicon
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Which combination of factors is most suitable for increasing the electrical conductivity of metals?

A
more valence electrons and larger atomic radius
B
fewer valence electrons and larger atomic radius
C
more valence electrons and smaller atomic radius
D
fewer valence electrons and smaller atomic radius
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Which property does a metal with a large number of free-flowing electrons most likely have?

A
very hard
B
very brittle
C
poor conductivity
D
good conductivity
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Which is most likely the result of millions of metal atoms crowding together so that molecular orbitals become combined?

A
the loss of metallic properties
B
the formation of bands in a crystal
C
the loss of valence electrons to other atoms
D
the formation of localized valence electrons
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Which statement best describes the basis of the band theory of metallic bonding?

A
Molecular orbitals overlap to form atomic orbitals in which the valence electrons of the atoms travel.
B
Molecular orbitals overlap to form atomic orbitals in which all electrons of the atoms travel.
C
Atomic orbitals overlap to form molecular orbitals in which the valence electrons of the atoms travel.
D
Atomic orbitals overlap to form molecular orbitals in which all electrons of the atoms travel.
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Which is the best metal to use in an alloy to increase its electrical conductivity?

A
Al
B
Cu
C
Li
D
Sb

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