Glossary 1.3

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Metallic Bonding

the bonding that holds the nuclei and electrons of metals together

Metallic Crystal

a solid with closely packed atoms held together by electrostatic interactions and free-moving electrons

Molecular Crystal

a solid composed of individual molecules held together by intermolecular forces of attraction