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In their regular (lattice) structure, metals have a sea of free electrons. This allows the electrons to flow through the metal at will and this is what makes metals good conductors of electricity (and heat).Their mobile electrons
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∙ 10y agometals are good electrical conductors because there is a great number of free electrons or conduction electrons present in the metals.
thus the metals make a free flow of electrons compared to other elements
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∙ 14y agoMobile electrons. Electrons in metals form an electron plasma.
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∙ 14y agoThey have mobile valence electrons
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∙ 12y agoThey have mobile valence electrons.
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Which property of both carbon nad silicon are unexpected?
They are both good electrical conductors which is unusual as non-metals are normally not very good electrical conductors.
Why is sulfur a good insulator?
Sulfur is a nonmetal. Nonmetals are bad conductors, while metals are good conductors. Since sulfur is a bad conductors, it is a good insulator.
What characteristic of copper and aluminum causes them to be good conductors?
Both are metals, and metals are great conductors, thats why copper and aluminum are very good conductors causing to that they are made and are metals. Just did my homework on this from another website this is 100% correct! Cya people, Christopher :)
What is an example of an electrical conductor?
All metals; though some (such as copper and gold) are better than others; also, liquids with ions in them (for example, most naturally occuring water contains enough ions to achieve a good conduction). Superconductors - for example, certain metals at temperatures close to absolute zero - conduct electricity with zero electrical resistance.
What is one property that may be used to distinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals?
the main points are 6 to 7 but i am only mentioning one metals are good conductors of heat non metals are not good conductors of heat
What large group of materials are good thermal conductors and good electrical conductors?
metals
What are some good conductors and bad ones?
Good Electrical conductors: All metals, ionic substances (in solution or molten form) Bad Electrical conductors: Water Good Heat conductors: All Metals Bad Heat Conductors: Water
Are metals a bad conductor of electricity?
No. Metals are good electrical conductors.
Do metals have good thermal and electrical conductors?
Generally yes.
What are 3 good electrical conductors?
Three conductors of electricity are metals, water and the human body.
What is in general metals are?
good electrical conductors,ductile,malleable these answers.
Why is iron nail conductive when electrical potential is applied?
Metals are good conductors (rusted metals are not!)
Why is an iron nail conductive when electrical potential is applied?
Metals are good conductors (rusted metals are not!)
Which property of both carbon nad silicon are unexpected?
They are both good electrical conductors which is unusual as non-metals are normally not very good electrical conductors.
What are metals good electrical conductors?
Silver and Copper are the best and after them is gold and aluminum
Are metals poor conductors of electricity?
No, metals are good conductors of electricity due to the presence of free-flowing electrons in their atomic structure. These electrons are able to carry electrical charge through the metal efficiently.
What do all conductors of electricity have in common?
The best conductors of electricity have that they are all metals in common.
