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Good question. Metals conduct because of the sea of free electrons in the crystal lattice. Metal conductivity depends on how loosely these electrons are bound to the nuclei and how many free electrons. Most other properties of Cu and Fe are comparable. One possible reason is the electron configuration.
For Cu, it is (2, 8, 18, 1) for (s,p,d,f) orbitals, respectively.
For Fe, (2, 8, 14, 2).
Cu has one 4s-orbital electron that can roam freely, because all 3d electrons are paired and act as a shield from the nucleus. Fe's outermost shell is filled with 2 electrons and the 3d shell is not filled. The 3d electrons do not roam as free as 4s electrons. Cu also has more count of electrons than Fe.
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Is the lead of a pencil (graphite) can conduct electricity.?
Yes.
How do you conduct electricity from anemometers?
through pencil lead.
Can lead conduct electricity?
Yes, car batteries are made of lead and the top posts are totally lead.
Which nonmetal is a good conductor of electricity?
Graphite. You might have come across experiments using a pencil to complete a simple circuit to check if a bulb glows and you might have observed that it does. The graphite in the lead of the pencil is what helps conduct electricity.
Is lead a good conductor of electricity?
Lead is a good conductor. Conductor Lead is a metal and it will conduct electricity. A pencil lead is made of graphite, a type of soft carbon. This is a non-metal, but it does conduct electricity. Conduct
Will pencil lead conduct electricity?
Yes, Pencil Lead does conduct Electricity. Copper, Gold and Silver though are the best conductors.
Does lead conduct electricity?
yeh
Which materials conducts electricity?
Metals conduct electricity. These include silver, copper, gold, aluminum, zinc, nickel, brass, bronze, iron, platinum and lead.
Name two metals that do not conduct electricity?
That would be impossible to do because all metals conduct electricity. It is one of the fundamental properties that metals possess.
Does solid lead bromide conduct electricity?
No.
Is the lead of a pencil (graphite) can conduct electricity.?
Yes.
How do you conduct electricity from anemometers?
through pencil lead.
Does lead conduct electricity when melted?
lead is a poor conductor of electricity. its melting point is 327A^*c
Does a pencil conduct electricity?
Yes the center carbon or lead can conduct electricity. The carbon in the pencil is also used in resistors for resistance in a circuit.
Can lead conduct electricity?
Yes, car batteries are made of lead and the top posts are totally lead.
Which nonmetal is a good conductor of electricity?
Graphite. You might have come across experiments using a pencil to complete a simple circuit to check if a bulb glows and you might have observed that it does. The graphite in the lead of the pencil is what helps conduct electricity.
Is lead a good conductor of electricity?
Lead is a good conductor. Conductor Lead is a metal and it will conduct electricity. A pencil lead is made of graphite, a type of soft carbon. This is a non-metal, but it does conduct electricity. Conduct
