Interpretation: To determine the reason for the bending occurring in metals but not in ionic crystals.
Concept Introduction: Metal can be defined as a substance that can donate its electrons and gain a positive charge like sodium.
Answer to Problem 23LC
Metals can bend because the valence electrons of metals can freely move among the atoms.
Explanation of Solution
Metals can be bent, but ionic crystals cannot. It is due to the distinct atomic interactions between them. In the ionic crystal, bonds will be tightly bonded with each other due to electrostatic attraction between them.
Due to their malleability and ductility, metals can be allowed to be bent, shaped, or otherwise worked without becoming damaged or breaking. The atom structure of the substance enables them to perform this, which is why they can, and ionic crystals cannot perform like this.
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