In a metallic bond
A)chains or sheets of atoms are held together by weak forces
B)atoms are joined by electrical charges
C)electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass
D)electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms

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In a metallic bond, electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass, creating a "sea" of delocalized electrons that hold the metal lattice together. This is different from covalent or ionic bonds where electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms. Additionally, metallic bonds are stronger than weak intermolecular forces that hold chains or sheets of atoms together, eliminating option A. Option B is incorrect because while atoms may have charges, metallic bonding itself is a result of electrons being shared, not charges attracting.

In a Metallic Bond