Asked by bob

Why are metals so ductile? (1 point)

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

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

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.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The atoms can slide past each other while still remaining attracted to each other electrically.

Metallic bonding (a "sea" of delocalized electrons) lets atomic layers move without breaking the overall attraction, giving metals their ductility.