Metallic bond: The attraction between metal cations and a delocalized sea of valence electrons.
How to apply it: Use metallic bonding to explain electrical conductivity, malleability, and luster of metals.
Course: AP Chemistry · Unit: Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
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