Metallic Compounds
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Metals share electrons through the entire structure of the metal. The force of attraction between the positively charged cations and pool of valence electrons that moves among them is called a metallic bond.
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Properties
This "free electron" model explains the following properties:
- Conductivity of electricity
- Malleability and ductility
- Low melting points and boiling points
- Low, but not as low as Molecular Compounds