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Explain metallic bonding as the attraction between positively charged ions in a large metallic structure and the delocalised electrons surrounding them.

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Explain metallic bonding as the attraction between positively charged ions in a large metallic structure and the delocalised electrons surrounding them

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Metallic Bonding

Metallic bonding involves a structure where positively charged ions are surrounded by delocalised electrons. This structure contributes to various properties of metals.

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State the main feature of metallic bonding.
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