The periodic table arranges all chemical elements in special ways. Different types of chemical bonding, and patterns and trends can be observed in their arrangement.
Metallic bonding occurs between the atoms of metal elements - Lithium, Beryllium, Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminium and Calcium. The outer electrons are delocalisedElectrons that are not associated with a particular atom, eg in a metal, outer electrons can be free to move through the solid. (free to move).
This produces an electrostatic force of attraction between the positive metal ions and the negative delocalised electrons.
This delocalised 'sea of electrons' is responsible for metal elements being able to conduct electricity.