De 6. Why are metals described as having a "sea of electrons"? The electrons are wet. Do The electrons are free to move between atoms in a metal. o D The electrons move in waves. D The electrons are fixed to a particular metal atom.

Metals are described as having a "sea of electrons" because the electrons are free to move between atoms in a metal. This model explains the high electrical conductivity and malleability of metals. The electrons are not fixed to particular atoms but are delocalized and can move freely throughout the metal lattice.