Which of the following describes how a metal atoms behaves in a bulk metallic object?
A)The metal ion shares its outermost electrons freely with its neighbors.
B)The metal atoms have limited interaction with neighboring atoms.
C)The metal atom shares its electrons in a very directional manner.
D)The metal atom shares its electrons with only one other atom.
E)none of the above

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In a bulk metallic object, metal atoms share their outermost electrons freely with their neighboring atoms, forming metallic bonds. This creates a three-dimensional network of atoms held together by a sea of electrons, giving metals their characteristic properties such as conductivity and malleability.

Which of the Following Describes How a Metal Atoms Behaves