Which one of the following bonds produces a solid that reflects light in the visible region and whose electrical conductivity decreases with temperature and has high melting point?
- metallic bonding
- van der Waals' bonding
- ionic bonding
- covalent bonding
Answer
(1) metallic bonding
Solution
Lustre (reflection of visible light) is due to free electrons of a metal.
⇒ In a metal, conductivity decreases with rise in temperature (more collisions of free electrons with vibrating kernels).
⇒ Strong metallic bonds give a high melting point.
∴ All three properties point to metallic bonding.
Answer: (1)