(a)
Interpretation:
The picture of bands for each metal
Concept introduction:
The band theory is used to explain hardness, electrical conductivity, melting point for different metals. It can be explained as a theory related to set of MOs that have very less energy difference between them. These sets of MOs are also known as bands. Melting point of any metal depends on occupancy of both MOs, bonding and antibonding. When the electron from bonding MO can be excessed easily relative to antibonding MO electrons, then melting point metal is higher.
(b)
Interpretation:
The hardest metal should be determined and also, metal with highest melting point among
Concept introduction:
The band theory is used to explain hardness, electrical conductivity, melting point for different metals. It can be explained as a theory related to set of MOs that have very less energy difference between them. These sets of MOs are also known as bands. Melting point of any metal depends on occupancy of both MOs, bonding and antibonding. When the electron from bonding MO can be excessed easily relative to antibonding MO electrons, then melting point metal is higher.
(c)
Interpretation:
The softest metal and also, metal with lowest melting point among
Concept introduction:
The band theory is used to explain hardness, electrical conductivity, melting point for different metals. It can be explained as a theory related to set of MOs that have very less energy difference between them. These sets of MOs are also known as bands. Melting point of any metal depends on occupancy of both MOs, bonding and antibonding. When the electron from bonding MO can be excessed easily relative to antibonding MO electrons, then melting point metal is higher.
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