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When a metallic element bonds with other metals, their outer electrons are are shared between all the atoms in the metallic lattice. They form a common 'sea' of delocalised electrons attached to no single atom. Because the electrons are free to move, they can carry an electrical current.
that is why metals are better conductors
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoMetals are special because they have free electrons. These travel in the empty spaces between the atoms like a swarm of bees colliding with these atoms. They gain kinetic energy from the fast atoms and quickly lose kinetic energy to the slower ones. This is why metals can conduct heat so well.
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∙ 13y agoMetals are better conductors than non-metals because they contain free electrons which makes it easier to transfer energy through the solid (conduction). Non-metals are poor conductors (insulators) because they do not contain free electrons.
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∙ 13y agoMetals are usually the best conductors because they have a lot of free electrons in them, and free electrons are needed to support the flow of electron (electric) current.
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∙ 13y agoTheir Electrons move freely A+ is so easy now :]
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∙ 12y agothey are good conductors because they have a lot of free electrons to carry the heat or electricity due to metallic bonding
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∙ 12y agoA metal is a good conductor because it has got free electrons in its outermost Shel which can be transferred from one atom to another.
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Is a metal and nonmetals are both good conductors?
Metals are good conductors. Some non-metals are good conductors, but many others are not.
Which metal acts as an insulator?
Metals are conductors, not insulators. Both electrical and thermal conductors.
Are non metals semiconductors?
Metals are conductors. Semiconductors are usually non-metals or metalloids.
Is it true that nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Some nonmetallic materials are good conductors, graphite being an example. In this form, it is considered a semi-metal for that reason. Normally, however, nonmetals are not good electrical conductors.
These materials are good conductors of heat?
Metals
Are metale uaually conductors or insulators?
Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.
How many different metals are conductors?
All metals are conductors of electricity and heat.
Are metals conductors or insulators?
In general, metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
Metals are good conductors of electicity?
the majoriy of metals are good conductors such as cooper and iron other metals such as gold are not
Is a metal and nonmetals are both good conductors?
Metals are good conductors. Some non-metals are good conductors, but many others are not.
Which metal acts as an insulator?
Metals are conductors, not insulators. Both electrical and thermal conductors.
What are the all metals?
metals are good conductors of electricity
Why do you call metals as poor conductors?
Metals are poor conductors as they offer resistance to the flow of electrons however super conductors offer less or no resistance
Are metals and nonmetals and nonmetals are both good conductors?
Metals are good conductors. Some non-metals are good conductors, but many others are not.
Are all conductors of heat shiny?
conductors are generally are made of metals and naturally metals are of shiny and so u can tell that all conductors of heat shiny
Metals are conductors of heat and electricity?
Yes, but some metals are better conductors than others.
Are transition metals better conductors than alkali metals?
transition metals
