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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