IB Chemistry Sub-topic S2.3 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic S2.3. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Metallic bonds'.
Conductivity

Ability of a material to conduct electricity 

ductility

A metal's ability to be drawn into a wire

malleability

A metal's ability to bend

metallic bond

The electrostatic attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons

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