Chemical bonds - Metals

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Which substance properties do metals have

1. They conduct electricity and heat as well
2. They can be easily shaped, especially at high temperatures
3. They mix easily with other metals in the liquid phase
4. They have a high melting point
5. They react with oxygen and water
6. They have a shiny surface

How do the alkaline earth metals react with water

Slightly less reactive than the alkali metals, but still much more reactive than base metals

Why can metals deform

If an external force is applied to a pure metal, the ions can slide past each other. The metallic latice remains intact
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Why can the ions in alloys not slide past each other

Because in alloys the metallic lattice is made up of different types of atoms.

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