The process of ionic bonding is not the same as the process of metallic bonding. Which of the following statements is true about these processes?

1. In ionic bonding, only ions of the same element combine to form a compound.
2. In metallic bonding, valence electrons can move freely between atoms.
3. Substances formed through ionic bonding are not considered compounds.
4. In metallic bonding, electrons are transferred between elements in fixed ratios.

In metallic bonding, valence electrons can move freely between atoms

Explanation:

when metals bond to one another, their outermost energy levels overlap. this allows valence electrons to move freely between atoms in what is sometimes called a “sea of electrons

i think it is true since you can test the answer and can use observations to complete it.

assuming that your periodic table has eighteen columns, you should highlight   the four elements in the third column from the left of the table.

neutral atoms of elements after calcium contain d electrons. the energy of d orbitals of a particular main shell lies between the energy of the s and p orbitals of the next main shell. for example, electrons in the have energy higher than those in the orbital while lower than those of the orbital.

by the aufbau principle, electrons fill orbitals one at a time, starting from those of the lowest energy. the orbital is therefore filled right after orbitals and before orbitals.  

potassium has electron configuration and calcium . the s orbital of a main shell holds a maximum of two electrons. the next element would thus have the electron configuration and satisfy the requirements.

a neutral atom of the element contains three electrons on top of the most recent noble gas element. it should thus be placed in the third column of the periodic table. both scandium and yttrium would satisfy the conditions. an aufbau diagram indicates that the 4f orbital is filled before the 5d. however, it appears that exceptions exists for both lanthanum and actinium. neutral atoms of the two d-block elements also demonstrate the and should be highlighted as well.