What type of bonding occurs in a sample of pure barium, Ba? In other words, how is one barium atom held to another barium atom?

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Coreen

31 May, 08:48

What type of bonding occurs in a sample of pure barium, Ba? In other words, how is one barium atom held to another barium atom?

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Nigel Castro · Answer 1

Answer:metallic bond

Explanation:

The metallic bond consists of a layer of valence electrons electrostatically attracted to positive metal ions. Hence in a metal such as barium, electrons bind the metal ions together in the metallic crystal lattice of the element.