Can metal plates bond to crocodile clips when electricity is passed through?

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In summary, metal plates do not bond to crocodile clips when electricity is passed through them because metal does not covalently bond with metal. The crocodile clips may have a magnetic attraction to the metal plate, but there is no covalent bonding occurring. This may cause confusion if taught incorrectly, as in the conversation.
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Why doesn't a metal plate bond to the crocodile clips (or whatever) when electricity is passed through the crocodile clips to the metal plate. Shouldn't the electrons passing from the metal plate, to the crocodile clips cause a covalent bond?

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Arn't crocodile chips metal as well?

Metal doesn't covalently bond with metal. I don't think it'd even cause a bond. Maybe a magnetic attraction...
 
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Riogho said:
Arn't crocodile chips metal as well?

That's the point, the crocodile clips will be sharing electrons with the metal plate.
 
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Those electrons are not in bonding orbitals.
 
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Oh, I get it. Thanks

I'm starting to doubt whether my chemistry teacher even has a GCSE in chemistry, he told me they would bond and this isn't the first time he has been wrong about something.
 

FAQ: Can metal plates bond to crocodile clips when electricity is passed through?

Do these bond when they have similar electronegativities?

Yes, when two atoms have similar electronegativities, they are more likely to form a bond because they have a similar attraction for electrons.

Do these bond when they have opposite charges?

Yes, when two atoms have opposite charges, they are more likely to form a bond because of the attraction between the positive and negative charges.

Do these bond when they have similar atomic radii?

Yes, when two atoms have similar atomic radii, they are more likely to form a bond because they are able to come closer together and share electrons more easily.

Do these bond when they have the same number of valence electrons?

Yes, when two atoms have the same number of valence electrons, they are more likely to form a bond because they can achieve a stable electron configuration by sharing or transferring electrons.

Do these bond when they have a high polarizability?

Yes, when two atoms have a high polarizability, they are more likely to form a bond because their electrons can easily be distorted, making them more likely to share electrons and form a bond.

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