Which of the following describes how a metal atoms behaves in a bulk metallic object?

A) The metal ion shares its outermost electrons freely with its neighbors.
B) The metal atoms have limited interaction with neighboring atoms.
C) The metal atom shares its electrons in a very directional manner.
D) The metal atom shares its electrons with only one other atom.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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