What does the size of an ion mean? And why does it affect the strength of metallic bonding?

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SCooke
Mar 1, 2018

The physical dimension of the atom (radius or diameter).

Explanation:

Smaller-sized ions mean that the effect of the protons on the electrons is stronger (less distance between the charges). That in turn means that it is a stronger bond.

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