Which statement best describes the effect of low ionization energies and low electronegativities on metallic bonding?

Low ionization energy means metal atoms can give up their valence electrons easily, and low electronegativity means they do not strongly attract those electrons. The electrons therefore become delocalized throughout the metal lattice, forming the electron sea that holds the metal ions together. This matches “The valence electrons are easily delocalized.”

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