alleryWhy are many metals malleable and ductile?
AMetal bond persists as atoms move
BMetal bond breaks when atoms move
CCovalent bonds lock atoms in place
DNuclei move but atoms stay fixed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Metal bond persists as atoms move
Metal atoms can move while the metallic bond remains intact.
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