Why do metals have a high melting point?

Giant/lattice structure; delocalised (sea of) electrons; strong electrostatic atraction between ions and electrons; alot of energy to overcome.

EM
Answered by Elliot M. Chemistry tutor

6443 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the difference between an Atom and an Ion?


Describe the difference in boiling point, colour and viscosity between the fuel oil and gasoline fractions.


How is the electronic structure of sodium different to chlorine?


Give the name of the monomer used to make poly(chloroethene). And describe how monomer molecules form polymer molecules.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning