Chemistry for Engineering Students
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.24PAE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: Why the sea of electrons model is not generally used for quantitative predictions of properties, has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
- In the sea of electrons model, the electrons are delocalized throughout the space around the metal nuclei.
- These delocalized electrons allow the easy conduction of electrons in the metal.
- This model can describe various properties of metals but also has some shortcomings.
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