Why are metals malleable?

  1. Layers of ions can slide over each other
  2. Weak covalent bonds break
  3. Molecules move freely
  4. Ions leave the structure
Answer

A) Layers of ions can slide over each other

Metallic bonds are non-directional, so layers of ions can slide over each other without the structure breaking.

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