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How do metallic bonds differ from covalent bonds?

Answer 1

Serenity Allen

Refer below

In a sea of electrons, many detached electrons and numerous positive ions share metallic bonds.

Atoms share valance electrons in pairs to form covalent bonds.

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Answer 2

Xavier Avery

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms to form molecules or covalent networks, whereas metallic bonds involve the sharing of electrons among a lattice of metal atoms, resulting in a delocalized electron sea.

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