Gallium is a metallic element in Group III. It has similar properties to aluminium.
(a) (i) Describe the structure and bonding in a metallic element.
You should include a labelled diagram in your answer.

The structure of gallium is Orthorhombic and it has a high neutron capture cross section. It is very stable in dry air but oxidizes in moist air. It reacts with oxygen to form Ga2O3. It has a valence of III. Its electronic configuration is

Ar 3d10 4s2 4p1

It is found in the 3A group of periodic table and it mostly forms ionic bonds with metal.

Gallium is a metallic element in Group III. It has similar properties to aluminium. (a) (i) Describe the structure and bonding in a metallic element. You should include a labelled diagram in your answer.

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Gallium is a metallic element in Group III. It has similar properties to aluminium.
(a) (i) Describe the structure and bonding in a metallic element.
You should include a labelled diagram in your answer.