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The fact that some electrons can move about easily.

The fact that some electrons can move about easily.

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What is indium ability to conduct electricity?

indium can conduct electricity. all metals can.


Does electricity pass through metal?

Yes, one of the properties of metals is ability to conduct electricity.


Are nonmetals nonconductors?

Most non-metals are in fact considered to be non-conductors. Some non-metals however do have the ability to conduct heat and electricity.


How would you describe the ability of most metalloids to conduct heat and electricity?

better than metals but not as good as nonmetals


Why do some metals conduct heat better than others?

The ability for a metal to conduct heat depends on how the atoms are aligned. Different materials have different bond structures.


What are the characteristics of the lanthanides?

They are silvery metals that conduct electricity.


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Mainly metals. All metals are fairly good conductors. Some non-metals can conduct electricity, as well.


How much electricity can metal conduct?

It depends on the type of metal. The ability of a metal to conduct electricity is one trait that identifies a metal. For example, copper can conduct electricity very well (better than most metals).


What is the connection between a metalloid and semiconductor?

The connection between a metalloid and a semiconductor is that metalloids are used in electronics as semiconductors. A semiconductor doesn't conduct electricity as well as a metal, but does conduct electricity better than a nonmetal.


What are a material whose ability to conduct electric current is greater than that of an insulator but less than that of metals?

Its the Graphite Edit: Semiconductors.


What property makes semi-metals useful as switches to turn a small electric current on and off?

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