Here's why:
* Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that occurs between metal atoms. It involves a "sea" of delocalized electrons that are free to move throughout the metal lattice.
* This "sea" of electrons creates a strong attraction between the positively charged metal ions, holding the atoms together in a rigid, yet malleable structure.
* Stainless steel is an alloy, meaning it's a mixture of different metals (primarily iron, chromium, and nickel). The metallic bonding applies to all the metal atoms within the alloy.
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