What happens to metals as they conduct electricity?

Answer 1

The electrons in a conductor will support the movement of electric current. A conductor is defined as a material with a number of electrons in its makeup that are actually in what is called the conduction band. The conduction band is an energy level where electrons must be to permit conduction in a material. If the minimum energy in the conduction band in a material is such that a lot of electrons in that material are already at or above that level, then these electrons will be available to support current flow. Remember that electron current flow is moving electrons, and it is not about sending an electron into a conductor, like a wire, at one end and getting that same electron out at the other. It is about sending a bunch of them in at one end, and all the electrons already in the conductor move over and a bunch come out the other end. The electrons already in the conduction band within the conductor support current flow in this way.

Answer 2

The free electrons in a conductor will, when a difference of potential (voltage) is applied at its ends, participate in electron current flow (or just current, if you prefer).

The voltage applied to the conductor will drive current through the conductor, and the free electrons will support current flow. These electrons will actually move through the conductor. As electrons are driven into one end of the conductor, the free electrons "shift over" and electrons stream out the other end of the conductor. This is the essence of current flow in conductors.

Answer 3

As metals conduct electricity, the free electrons within the metal move in response to an electric field, creating a flow of electric current. This movement of electrons allows the metal to carry and transmit electricity through it.

Answer 4

There are many things that could happen when electrons move through a metal conductor. This could heat up the metal for example.

Answer 5

There will be a potential differences and the current will flow hence electricity

Answer 6

they conduct electricity and get charged

Answer 7

Electricity is a flow of electrons.