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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Answer:

Gallium has Orthorhombic and forms ionic bonds with metals

Explanation:

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.