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

6192 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the first ionisation energy? Write the equation for the first ionisation of Chlorine.


How do you calculate the relative atomic mass of an element


Explain how the properties and structure of solid salt change when it dissolves in water


What determines whether something is acidic or basic?


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