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The free-moving electrons in metals account does hold many of the properties of metals. There are three properties.
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∙ 15y agoThe characteristic that allows some metals to be better conductors of electricity is that they have 'free electrons'. Free Electrons simply means that there is a weaker bond between the electrons on the outer valence shell to the nucleus of the atom, than other atoms. This weak bond allows electrons in metals to become more easily excited (when mechanical means of generation occurs), where the electrons are able to transfer from one atom to another. I imagine this is what the question is asking. Basically, electricity is inherent in the material. Metals have weak bonds in their outer valence electron shell. A: In metals, the atoms move freely, allowing heat to travel faster. :)
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∙ 13y agoDelocalized Electrons.
The electrons present in the outer energy levels of the bonding metallic atoms are not held by any specific atom and can move easily from one atom to the next. Because they are free to move, they are referred to as delocalized electrons.
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The free-moving electrons in metals account does hold many of the properties of metals. There are three properties.
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∙ 10y agoThe electrons that move freely in metals are called delocalized electrons, which is why metals are good energy conductors.
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∙ 13y agodelocalized electrons
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∙ 11y agoTrue
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∙ 13y agoConductors
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∙ 14y agoTrue.
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Why are most metals called good conductors?
Because such metals allow electricity to flow more freely through them than it can flow through most other things (wood, for example, is a poor conductor).
What type of material allows electrons to move freely?
Electrons move freely in a solid, as in a metal
What describes characteristics of a metallic bond?
Electrons move freely among many metal nuclei
What are materials that allow electrons to move through them easily?
A conductor. Most metals are conductors-they enable electrons to move freely through them, carrying an electrical charge. Most non-metals (notably excluding graphite, an isotope of carbon) are insulators which means that they do not allow an electrical charge to be carried through them.
Are there loosely bound electrons in insulators?
In electrical insulators electrons are not able to move freely.
Do electrons free drift in metals?
Yes, electrons move freely in metals.
Why metals are goodconducter of electricity?
Metals have freely moving electrons as well as particles to conduct heat. The electrons move freely to pass thermal energy.
What explains the properties explains metals?
The electrons they contain, which have the ability to move freely
Why do wires use metals?
The purpose of a wire is to carry some sort of electrical signal. This requires that the electrons in the material be able to move freely. Materials with free movable electrons are called "metals".
What property of metals contribute to their tendency to use electrical conductivity?
The electrons in metals are delocalized, they move freely.
What are electrons that do not move freely called?
protons????
How are metals distinguished from nonmetals?
The electrons in metals move freely. This means metals are metallic i.e. Shiny due to light reflecting off electrons and malleable i.e. Bendable due to free electrons
Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat?
Yes. Think of metals as a sea of electrons where electrons can move freely. To get electricity, you need to have a current, which is the movement of electrons.
How metals conduct electricity?
Metals conduct electricity easily because the electrons in a metal crystal can move freely among the atoms.They are know as free electrons.
How do the electron's in a metallic bond affect the metal?
Because of the common sea of electrons, these electrons can move readily, creating electricity.
Why are most metals called good conductors?
Because such metals allow electricity to flow more freely through them than it can flow through most other things (wood, for example, is a poor conductor).
Which type of substances have chemical bonds that are not directional and valence electrons that move freely between the atoms?
Metals.
