AS Level Chemistry: Describe the structure of a metal (e.g. copper)

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Describe the structure of a metal (e.g. copper)

Phillanie Jacobs · Accepted Answer

- Gaint metallic lattice with positive ions packed closely together with delocalised electrons 
- In copper, each atom is surrounded by 12 other copper atoms

AS Level Chemistry

Describe the structure of a metal (e.g. copper)

- Gaint metallic lattice with positive ions packed closely together with delocalised electrons - In copper, each atom is surrounded by 12 other copper atoms

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