Which type of chemical bond involves the electrostatic attraction between a lattice of positive metal ions and a 'sea' of delocalized electrons?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Metallic bonding is characterized by a lattice of positive metal ions held together by a 'sea' of delocalized valence electrons, which are free to move throughout the structure.
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