JEE Main Chemistry question

An increase in the charge of the positive ions that occupy lattice positions brings about a/an ……… in metallic bonding.

(A)IncreaseCorrect
(B)Decrease
(C)Neither increase nor decrease
(D)Either increase or decrease

Answer: (A)

Solution

Metallic bonding arises from the electrostatic attraction between the positively charged metal-ion cores and the surrounding delocalised electron sea; increasing the positive charge on these ion cores strengthens this electrostatic

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Question ID VK-141750