Question

Why are metals so ductile? (1 point)
Responses

The atoms form regular crystal arrangements, allowing them to pack closely together.
The atoms form regular crystal arrangements, allowing them to pack closely together.

The atoms can slide past each other while still remaining attracted to each other electrically.
The atoms can slide past each other while still remaining attracted to each other electrically.

The atoms form long chains that are very difficult to break.
The atoms form long chains that are very difficult to break.

The atoms share electrons in a way that allows them to move easily from one atom to another.

Answer 1

The atoms can slide past each other while still remaining attracted to each other electrically.

Explanation: In metallic bonding the atoms are held together by a "sea" of delocalized electrons. That allows atomic planes to slip past each other under stress without breaking the overall bonding, giving metals their ductility.