Metals have big atoms and so the force of attraction between the nucleus and the outer electrons is weaker. The electrons can wander off. Metals contain positive ions surrounded by delocalised free electrons.Metallic bonding is shown in the diagram. Ion A pulls left on the free electrons (green arrow). Ion B pulls right on the free electrons (red arrow). Like two kids fighting over a toy, the ions are held together.
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