The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is due to

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The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is due to (A) diffusion of Na+ ions (B) oscillation of loose electrons (C) excitation of free protons (D) existence of body centred cubic lattice.

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Metallic lustre of any metal is due to oscillation of free electrons present in the metal.

Q. The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is due to

diffusion of $N a^{+}$ ions

oscillation of loose electrons

excitation of free protons

existence of body centred cubic lattice.

Metallic lustre of any metal is due to oscillation of free electrons present in the metal.