Why can metals be bent and shaped?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The layers of atoms can slide over one another
- Step 1: Metals are made of layers of positive ions in a sea of electrons. Step 2. The layers slide while the bonding holds. Answer: The layers of atoms can slide over one another. Why not the others: In ionic crystals, repulsion makes them brittle.
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