What property of metal atoms account for many of the observed bulk phenomena seen in metal samples?
A)Metal atoms easily lose one or more outer electrons.
B)Metal atoms easily gain one or more outer electrons.
C)Metals readily form ionic bonds.
D)Metals readily form covalent bonds.
E)none of the above

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Metal atoms have loosely bound valence electrons which can easily leave the atom and form an electron sea which holds the metal atoms together. This property accounts for many observed bulk phenomena such as high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, malleability, and ductility.

What Property of Metal Atoms Account for Many of the Observed