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What does it mean for

electrons to be delocalized
in metals?
A. The core electrons move from metal atom to metal atom.
B. The valence electrons are constantly pushed from one atom to the
next.
C. The valence electrons move around freely between the metal
cations.
D. The valence electrons are permanently stuck to one metal atoms.

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User Oscarina
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Answer:

C. The valence electrons move around freely between the metal cations.

Step-by-step explanation:

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