i) In these solids, the constituent particles are positively charged metal ions.
ii) The bonding electrons are delocalised in a metal.
iii) In metallic solids metal cation and free
ctrons are held together by electrostatic force of attraction called metallic bond.
iv) Metallic bonds are stronger than ionic and covalent bonds. Metallic solids have high m.p. and b.p.
v) In metallic solid several layers are . arranged one over the other.
vi) By applying shearing force to metals, the layers can slide and hence show the properties like malleability and ductility.
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