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Chemistry · May / June 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 11

5070Metallic bonding

The table describes two properties associated with metals. Which row shows a correct reason for the stated property?

  1. Amalleable — the layers of metal anions can slide over each other
  2. Bmalleable — the layers of metal cations can slide over each other
  3. Cconduct electricity — metallic structures contain mobile anions
  4. Dconduct electricity — metallic structures contain mobile cations

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Correct answer: B. malleable — the layers of metal cations can slide over each other

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