Which phrase most accurately describes metallic bonding? a) rigidly held valence electrons b) metal ions floating in a sea of electrons c) strong electromagnetic force holding electrons in place d) valence electrons arranged in a regular repeating pattern

➷ The correct option would be B. metal ions floating in a sea of electrons. The valence electrons of the metals form a sea of delocalized electrons.

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indium, and thallium have three electrons i think

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.