Which statement describes the valence electrons in metallic bonds? a)they are shared equally between two atoms. b)they are shared unequally between two atoms. c)they are shared among many atoms. d)they are transferred from one atom to another.

Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

In metallic bonds, the valence electrons of interacting metal atoms from s and p orbitals are delocalized. Therefore, instead of revolving their respective metal atoms they form a sea of electrons.

Therefore, the positively charged atomic nuclei of the interacting metal ions gets surrounded by this sea of electrons.

Hence, we can conclude that the valence electrons in metallic bonds are shared among many atoms.