METALS AND THE REACTIVITY SERIES

Quiz 1: Fullscreen Mode 🧪 METALS & REACTIVITY SERIES: Complete Theory & Formulas 🔬 I. FUNDAMENTAL THEORIES OF METALS 1.1 Electronic Theory of Metallic Bonding Sea of Electrons Model: Metals consist of a lattice of positive metal ions surrounded by a "sea" of delocalized electrons. This explains conductivity, malleability, and ductility. Metal Atom → Metal Ion⁺ + e⁻ M(s) → M⁺(aq) + e⁻ (general form) 1.2 Density Theory & Formula Density is a fundamental physical property that measures mass per unit volume. Density = Mass ÷ Volume ρ = m/V (g/cm³ or kg/m³) High Density Examples Gold: 19.3 g/cm³ Lead: 11.4 g/cm³ Copper: 8.9 g/cm³ ...