Delocalised Electrons
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Free electrons are electrons which can move from one atom to another.
About Free Electrons
- Electrons are normally bound to a single atom. Free electrons are able to move from one atom to the next.
- Materials with free electrons can have an electrical current when a potential difference is applied.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Delocalised electrons are electrons which can move from one atom to another.
About Free Delocalised
- Electrons are normally bound to a single atom. Delocalised electrons are able to move from one atom to the next.
- Materials with delocalised electrons can have an electrical current when a potential difference is applied.
- A metallic bond is held together by the delocalised electrons which are attracted to the positive metal ions.