A characteristic of the structure of metallic atoms is that:

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A characteristic of the structure of metallic atoms is that:

1. they tend to share their electrons with other atoms
2. their atoms are smaller and more compact than those of nonmetallic elements
3. their outermost orbital of electrons is nearly complete, and they attract electrons from other atoms
4. the small number of electrons in their outermost orbital are weakly held and easily lost

Correct Option: D

A characteristic of the structure of metallic atoms is that the small numbers of electrons in their outermost orbital are weakly held and easily lost.