Which substance contains particles held together by metallic bonds? A) N2(s) B) Ni(s) C) I2(s) D) Ne(s)

B) Ni(s)

Explanation:

The question inquires which of the substances listed in the options is composed of the metallic bond. This means that we have to carefully consider the options and identify which of them is a metal. Clearly, only Ni(s) is a metal.

Metallic bonds result from the electrostatic attraction between metal cations and delocalized electrons. The nature of metallic bonding accounts for many of the physical properties of metals, such as conductivity and malleability(Khan Academy).

substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon:

- the single bond remains single. a is wrong.

- the bond with hydrogen is as strong as with a halogen. c is wrong

- a hydrocarbon is saturated if there is no double bond. we do not know that so d is wrong.

- carbon will always have four valence electrons. e is wrong.

by elimination, the correct answer is b. the boiling point of the new compound increases.