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  • Metallic Bonding: Copper vs. Chlorine - Understanding the Differences
    Metallic bonding occurs between atoms of copper.

    Here's why:

    * Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that occurs between metal atoms. It involves the sharing of delocalized electrons (electrons that are not bound to any particular atom) in a "sea" of electrons. This allows for good electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, and ductility in metals.

    * Copper is a metal and exhibits metallic bonding.

    * Chlorine is a non-metal and forms covalent bonds. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

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