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AP Chemistry
2.4 Structure of Metals and Alloys
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A student investigates the physical properties of three Period 4 metals and records the data shown in the table below.

MetalAtomic radius (\(\text{pm}\))Valence electrons per atom in electron seaMelting point (\(^\circ\text{C}\))
\(\text{K}\)227164
\(\text{Ca}\)1972842
\(\text{Ti}\)14741668

Based on the data and the principles of metallic bonding, which of the following best explains the substantial increase in melting point from \(\text{K}\) to \(\text{Ti}\)?

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