Metallic Bonding

In metals, no atom "owns" its electrons. They all put them into a big, communal swimming pool. Because the electrons can swim around, metals can bend and carry electricity.

Dip your hand in a bowl of water. You can't "hold" the water, but it surrounds you. This "sea" is what holds a piece of gold together.

Metallic bonding is characterized by delocalized electrons in a "conduction band" (Band Theory). This accounts for high thermal and electrical conductivity. It is the chemical equivalent of Collectivism or Open Source Communities, where free flow of information creates a resilient whole.

SOUND: The ringing of a bell.

SMELL: The "metallic" scent of coins or a playground slide.

TASTE: The "copper" taste of a penny.

TOUCH: The cold, smooth feeling of a spoon.

SIGHT: The shiny "glare" of a mirror.

BODY: The feeling of being in a large crowd moving together, like a wave at a stadium.

Music: Dream Weaver by Gary Wright

Part of Chemistry & Bonds — SCIENCE — Education Revelation