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In a bond of metallic atoms the outer electrons are free to move: they are not attached to any particular atom. Every electron carries an electric charge and when electrons move they take their electrical charge with them wherever they go. When an electrical circuit is formed, electrons are able to move along it and that is how a quantity of electrical charge is carried from one part of a circuit to another. This free electrons are also responsible for the thermal conductivity of metals, as they can easily carry thermal energy throughout the metal.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoMetals do conduct electricity quite well. The reason for this is that their electrons are not fixed to one atom, but are more in a "sea of electrons". These electrons can move, but the number always stays the same. When one electron comes in one side of the metal, the sea of electrons kicks another one off the other side, creating current.
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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.
Does pyrite conduct electricity?
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
Does electricity flow through water?
Yes it does. pure H2O will not conduct electricity, however most water has some impurities in it, and will then conduct quite nicely.
Do simple molecular substances conduct electricity?
Most molecular substances do not conduct electricity since the ions don't dissociate very well with molecular substances. However, most ionic substances do conduct electricity very well due to their ability to dissociate very well in water.
Would you expect cardboard to conduct electricity?
No, I wouldn't. It is more like a insulator, not a conductor. Silver conducts electricity the best. If a current were put through cardboard, it would most likely catch on fire, not conduct electricity.
What are the characteristics of the lanthanides?
They are silvery metals that conduct electricity.
What are the two things metal can conduct?
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Which can conduct electricity metals or non-metals?
Mainly metals. All metals are fairly good conductors. Some non-metals can conduct electricity, as well.
What metal can't conduct electricity?
all metals can conduct electricity
Which metals do not conduct electricity?
all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others
What metals insulate electricity?
Metals actually conduct electricity, not insulate them. Some metals conduct better than others, but the point is that metals don't insulate heat or electricity at all.Glucose rubber cold glass and water
Will metals conduct electricity in liquid form?
Yes, metals will conduct electricity in liquid form because of the free electrons.
What characteristic of a metal allows it to conduct electricity?
The physical properties of different metals make them useful for different purposes in metals can move through the metal, allowing metals to conduct electricity.
What is indium ability to conduct electricity?
indium can conduct electricity. all metals can.
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.
Which metals conduct electricity when in solid?
Zinc and other metals
What do metals do more easier then non metals?
conduct electricity
