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What allows delocalised electrons in metals to move throughout the structure?

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MCQ

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Topic

Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic

Question

  1. A. Strong covalent bonds
  2. B. Weak ionic attractions
  3. C. Regular arrangement of atoms
  4. D. Delocalised nature of electrons

Answer

The correct option is Delocalised nature of electrons. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe metals as giant structures of atoms in a regular arrangement in the subtopic Metallic bonding.

Explanation

The correct option is Delocalised nature of electrons. Delocalised nature of electrons is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe metals as giant structures of atoms in a regular arrangement. This belongs to the subtopic Metallic bonding within Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Metallic bonding.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Metal Structure

Students often describe metals as small clusters of atoms rather than giant structures.

Emphasize that metals are giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern, which contributes to their properties.

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