An alloy is a mix of metallic elements with other metallic or non-metallic elements. Think of it as a cocktail 🍹 of metals! Each metal contributes its own unique flavor, and together they create something new and exciting!

Alloys still maintain the delocalized sea of electrons throughout their structure. This sea of electrons is like a superhighway 🛣️ for electricity. That's why metals and alloys are good conductors of electricity!

Alloys retain many of the metallic characteristics such as electrical conductivity (thanks to our electron superhighway) and lustre (that shiny quality that makes metals so appealing). So, next time you look at a shiny piece of jewelry, remember - you're basically wearing a sea of electrons!