Asked by julie

The diagram is a representation of the electron sea model.

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Which statement best describes what is happening in this model?
The electrons are transferred to the innermost nuclei of metal atoms.
The electrons are transferred to the outermost nuclei of metal atoms.
The electrons are moving easily between the nuclei of metal atoms.
The electrons are in fixed positions between the nuclei of metal atoms.

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The electrons are moving easily between the nuclei of metal atoms.

Explanation: In the electron-sea model, metal atoms become positive ions immersed in a "sea" of delocalized electrons that move freely through the lattice, enabling electrical conductivity and metallic bonding.