Question:
Why are metals malleable / ductile?
Author: Sammy UniverseAnswer:
No direction of their bonding as the metal ions attract the delocalised electrons in all directions = layers can slide over each other exact same as original contrasts with ionic compounds that are brittle as displacement of 1 layer causes like charges to repel
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