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metal conducts electricity because it allows electrons to move freely as well as it has free electrons, unlike insulators(non-metals) which do not have free electrons. When the electrons are allowed to move freely in a substance, it is a good conductor and allows electric charge to flow.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMetals conduct electricity because the valence electrons (outer shell) are de localized
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What causes metal to conduct electricity?
The free electrons within the metal cause metal to conduct electricity because they drift easily with an applied electric force. All metal conducts electricity.
What materials conduct heat and electricity?
The best conductor for heat and electricity is any type of metal element.
Does an iron nail conduct electricity?
Yes they do, they have approximately .3 volts of conductivity.
Does metal conduct heat readily?
Metal does indeed conduct heat readily. Metal also conducts electricity. The conductive properties of metal are due to the free electrons in metal atoms that allow for mobile charge.
Witct is a better conducter a plastic spoon or a metal spoon?
A metal spoon - plastic does not conduct electricity
Metal conduct current?
Metal conduct electricity and flow of electricity is the current.
What metal can't conduct electricity?
all metals can conduct electricity
Does soduim conduct electricity?
Yes, Sodium is a metal and it does conduct electricity.
Which non metal can slightly conduct electricity?
Carbon can conduct electricity reasonably well and is a non-metal.
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).
Does money conduct electricity?
All metal coins conduct electricity. Some paper money can conduct electricity in parts of them.
What conducts electricity other than metal?
carbon is not a metal and can conduct electricity
A substance that does not conduct electricity as a solid but does conduct electricity when melted is most likely classified as?
An Ionic Compund
Does a metal conduct electricity?
Of course it does!
Will a pipe cleaner conduct electricity?
yes, there is metal which will conduct
Can metal conduct electricity?
Yes metals can conduct electricity due to the free electrons in metals that can move through the metal. Metals are soft and have a low melting point causing it to be reactive.
What kind of object will conduct both heat and electricity?
metal can conduct both heat and electricity.
