Question
Why is metal a good conductor?(1 point)
Responses
Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.
Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.
It has a higher restriction for moving electrons.
It has a higher restriction for moving electrons.
Its rigid structure creates a strong bond among electrons.
Its rigid structure creates a strong bond among electrons.
It has a solid and compact material.
Responses
Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.
Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.
It has a higher restriction for moving electrons.
It has a higher restriction for moving electrons.
Its rigid structure creates a strong bond among electrons.
Its rigid structure creates a strong bond among electrons.
It has a solid and compact material.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.**
This is because metals have a structure that allows their outer electrons (valence electrons) to move easily, which facilitates the conduction of electricity.
**Its valence electrons flow freely through the material.**
This is because metals have a structure that allows their outer electrons (valence electrons) to move easily, which facilitates the conduction of electricity.