Because the atoms of a metal form a "regular" matrix through which their outer electrons can move freely.
The attraction between one atom's nucleus and a neighboring atom's electrons packs the atoms closely together. This close packing causes the outermost energy levels of the atoms to overlap. Therefore, electrons are free to move from atom to atom.
Metals as a group are pretty good conductors of electricity. Silver, copper, gold and aluminum top the list, but the reason metals conduct electricity can be explained in one of two ways. The fundamental reason that is often cited is that metals have a large number of free electrons that will support current flow. Apply a voltage, and the free electrons begin moving and current flow is almost instantaneous.
Another idea that might explain the issue is that for a given material, there is a minimum energy that electrons in that material must have to support current flow. This is the minimum energy of what is called the conduction band for that material. In metals, there already are a large number of electrons that are in the conduction band. The "natural" energy levels of electrons in metals overlap the energy level of the conduction band. Apply a voltage, and electrons in the overlap region will support current flow.
A metal pen is a conductor because it allows electric current to flow through it easily due to the free movement of electrons within the metal. This property makes it a good material for making circuits and conducting electricity.
It entirely depends upon what metal, or more likely metal compound, the nail is made out of. However, as with anything made of metal, you can be fairly sure it will be a good conductor of electricity no matter what it's made from.
Metal makes a good conductor because its electrons are free to move easily between atoms, allowing for the flow of electricity. In contrast, rubber is an insulator because its electrons are tightly bound to their atoms, making it difficult for electricity to flow through.
Metal is not a good insulator of electricity because its electrons are free to move around, making it a good conductor of electricity instead. When a voltage is applied to a metal, these free electrons can easily flow through the material, creating an electric current. This ability to conduct electricity makes metals unsuitable for use as insulators in electrical applications.
No because it is a good conductor of heat and electricity!
A metal spoon is a good conductor so is a metal pan
yes,steel is a metal and all metals are good conductors of electricity no you are wrong their not every metal is a good conductor yes every metal is a conductor but not all are good conductor.
A *ferrous* metal is a good conductor, but not as good as copper, silver or aluminum.
Metals are indeed good conductors. Silver, which is a metal, is the best conductor.
Very pure distilled water is a good conductor of heat but is not so good for electricity and it is not a metal. Oil is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal. Teflon (a non-stick coating used on cooking pans) is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal.
Most metals are good conductor's of electricity.
Sodium metal is a good conductor.
Mercury is a metal and a good conductor.
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Carbon in the form of graphite is used as an electrical conductor (the brushes in electric motors)
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