Question
Why is copper wire a better conductor of electricity than carbon fiber?(1 point)
Responses
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
Responses
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.**
This is because metals like copper have free or loosely bound electrons in their structure, which allows them to move easily and conduct electricity. In contrast, carbon fiber, which is made of carbon atoms, does not have the same number of free electrons available for conduction.
**The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.**
This is because metals like copper have free or loosely bound electrons in their structure, which allows them to move easily and conduct electricity. In contrast, carbon fiber, which is made of carbon atoms, does not have the same number of free electrons available for conduction.