Question

Which particles are the ones that move in conducting wire to create a current?

Valence Electrons

Mass Nucleons

Positive Protons

Beta Particle Positron

Answer 1

The particles that move in a conducting wire to create an electric current are **valence electrons**. In metals, these valence electrons are loosely bound to their atoms and can move freely throughout the material, enabling the flow of electric current when a voltage is applied. The other options mentioned (mass nucleons, positive protons, and beta particle positrons) do not play a role in the conduction of electricity in a typical conductive wire.