Metallic bonding is the bonding between atoms within
metals. It involves the
delocalized sharing of free
electrons among a lattice of metal atoms. Thus, metallic bonds may be compared to molten salts.Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between the metal atoms or ions and the delocalized electrons, also called
conduction electrons. This is why atoms or layers are allowed to slide past each other, resulting in the characteristic properties of
malleability and
ductility.Metal
atoms typically contain fewer
electrons in their valence shell relative to their period or
energy level. These electrons can be easily lost by the atoms and therefore become delocalized and form a sea of electrons surrounding a giant lattice of
positive ions.
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