Clouds are a source of Infrared Radiation. When cloud coverage increases, the infrared radiation also increases. So the clouds basically act as space heaters. This emits energy towards the ground, which is what makes cloudy nights warmer. While with clear sky’s all the heat from the day just escapes back into the atmosphere so the temperatures will be colder.
I believe it is a crystal, read it in a chemistry book over last summer so might be off
Answer and Explanation:
<em>Metallic bonding occurs between two or the same metals. In a metallic bonding structure, there is an electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions leaving a sea of delocalised electrons. The sea of delocalised electrons allows metals to conduct electricity because the delocalised electrons are free to carry charge around the structure.</em>
<em>Pure metals are soft because there are layers of metal ions free to slide over each other as they are in a regular arrangement, pattern and size. </em>
<em>Alloys can be harder than pure metals because the different sizes of the atoms disturb the layers, stopping them from sliding over each other. Alloying a pure metal can let the metal become stronger and less reactive.</em>
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