It's time to get metal. That's right, this song is about... METALLIC BONDING! Chorus: Metals are found on the left hand side of the Periodic Table. All metals have the same structure. All metals have regular arrangements of atoms. Cat ions surrounded by de-localised electrons (electrons that are free to move). (electrons that are free to move). Verse 1: Did you know that metals (normally) have high melting points? Let me tell you why. There is a strong force of attraction (electrostatic attraction) between the cat ions and the de-localised electrons. Lots of energy is needed to break this strong metallic bond. Chorus: Metals are found on the left hand side of the Periodic Table. All metals have the same structure. All metals have regular arrangements of atoms. Cat ions surrounded by de-localised electrons (electrons that are free to move). (electrons that are free to move). Verse 2: Metals are excellent conductors of electricity! Why, I hear you ask? The electrons are free to move. Free. To. Move. This means that they can pass on an electric current. Oh yes! Chorus: Metals are found on the left hand side of the Periodic Table. All metals have the same structure. All metals have regular arrangements of atoms. Cat ions surrounded by de-localised electrons (electrons that are free to move). (electrons that are free to move). Verse 3: Finally, did you know that metals are malleable? Malleable means they can be hammered into shape. This is because the layers can slide past each other. Unlike non-metals, however, the metallic bond does not get broken. This is due to the strong attraction between the cat ions and the de-localised electrons. Chorus: Metals are found on the left hand side of the Periodic Table. All metals have the same structure. All metals have regular arrangements of atoms. Cat ions surrounded by de-localised electrons (electrons that are free to move). (electrons that are free to move). (electrons that are free to move).
