WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The strength of metallic bonds depends on the

A. charge density of the atoms
B. ductility of the metal
C. number of valence electronsCorrect
D. total number of electrons in the atom

Explanation

The strength of a metallic bond varies directly with the number of valence electrons contributed to the delocalised 'sea of electrons', other factors being constant.

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