Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 3.22 The Models in 3 20 And 3 21 To Interpret Simple Properties of Metals Topic Practice

Question 1

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This question is about the bonding in the elements of Period 3 in the Periodic Table. The melting temperatures of the Period 3 elements are shown in the table.

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Sodium, magnesium and aluminium are metals.

Melting temperature depends on the strength of metallic bonding.

Explain why the metallic bonding in magnesium is much stronger than that in sodium.

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