Multiple Choice
How do the electrons behave in a mineral with metallic bonding?
A) They can move relatively easily from atom to atom inside the mineral.
B) They are tightly bound to certain atoms and cannot readily move.
C) They move to adjacent negative ions, forming positive ions.
D) They react with protons to make neutrons in the outer valence shells.
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