Metallic Bonds

Proposes: all the metal atoms in a metallic solid contribute their valence electrons to form a 'sea' of electrons

Electrons within the 'sea' that are not specifically attached to any atom, and they are free to move

The attraction between the delocalized electron and the metallic cations

• Moderately high melting points
• High boiling points
• Malleable
• Ductile
• Good conductors of heat and electricity
• Durable
• Shiny

The harder and stronger the metal