Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 9
5070Metallic bonding
Which statement explains why aluminium is malleable?
- AAluminium has layers of cations that can slide over one another.
- BAluminium has layers of electrons that can slide over one another.
- CAluminium has weak bonds between protons and a 'sea of electrons'.
- DAluminium is covered with a layer of unreactive aluminium oxide.
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Correct answer: A. Aluminium has layers of cations that can slide over one another.
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