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The 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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What metal has two valence electrons?
Calcium is a metal that has two valence electrons.
How many valence electrons does metalloids have?
Metalloids typically have 3 to 6 valence electrons. This intermediate number of valence electrons allows metalloids to exhibit both metal and non-metal characteristics.
What will a non-metal do with its valence electrons?
Nonmetals attract electrons.
How many valence electrons are in calcium?
Calcium is a non metal element. There are 20 electrons in a single atom.
How many valence electrons does a group 1A metal atom have?
they all have one valence electron.
What metal has two valence electrons?
Calcium is a metal that has two valence electrons.
What element is a metal with 2 valence electron?
All alkali earth metals have 2 valence electrons.
What alkaline earth metal has 2 valence electrons?
Beryllium is the alkaline earth metal that has 2 valence electrons.
How many valence electrons does metalloids have?
Metalloids typically have 3 to 6 valence electrons. This intermediate number of valence electrons allows metalloids to exhibit both metal and non-metal characteristics.
What will a non-metal do with its valence electrons?
Nonmetals attract electrons.
What will a metal do with its valence electrons Why?
they are making metal bonds. that is the purpose.
How many valence electrons are in iridium?
2 valence electrons are in iridium because iridium is a transition metal. Most transitions metal would have 2 valence electrons because the group before the transition metals are the alkaline-earth metals which contains 2 valence electrons in that group making the transition metals have 2 valence electrons.
How many valence electrons are in calcium?
Calcium is a non metal element. There are 20 electrons in a single atom.
How many valence electrons does an metal have?
1
Is a metals luster is due to its valence electrons?
Most of the properties of a metal, including lustre, are due to the metallic bonding of the electrons.
What happens to valence electrons as an ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
At least one, and usually all, of the valence electrons of the metal atom is donated to the valence shell of the nonmetal atom.
What exists between a metal and a nonmetal?
Valence electrons
