Potassium atoms contribute one eletron to metallic bonding, but calcium atoms contribute two eletrons. Explain which metal is likely to be harder

Question

Chemistry

Arely Park

2 August, 02:20

Potassium atoms contribute one eletron to metallic bonding, but calcium atoms contribute two eletrons. Explain which metal is likely to be harder

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Elsie · Answer 1

potassium is likely to be harder

Explanation:

because whenan atom loss electron they can form particle ion acquare stable a arrangement that loos electron can transfer to another which that also to acquaire stable