Metal bonding models including the sea of electron model. In this model the valence electrons of the metal atoms are separated by water molecules, and hydrogen bonding with these water mediators provides many of the metallic properties we observe.

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The sea of electrons model describes the structure of metallic bonds where valence electrons are free to move throughout the metal lattice, not separated by water molecules or involved in hydrogen bonding. This mobility of electrons contributes to the conductivity and malleability of metals.

Metal Bonding Models Including the Sea of Electron Model