A. The bonds can shift because valence electrons are held loosely and move freely.
B. An attraction between a positive charge and a negative charge is created.
C. Metals have low electronegativity, so they are conductive because they pass charges easily.
D. Two metals bonded together are going to be more conductive than a metal bonded with a nonmetal.
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The correct answer is A. The bonds can shift because valence electrons are held loosely and move freely.
In metallic bonding, valence electrons are not tightly bound to individual atoms; instead, they form a "sea of electrons" that are free to move throughout the metal structure. This mobility of electrons allows metals to conduct electricity and heat effectively.
