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.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
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.
Responses
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.**
Copper has a structure that allows its electrons to move freely, making it an excellent conductor of electricity. In contrast, carbon fiber consists of carbon atoms, which typically do not allow for the same level of electron mobility as metals like copper.
**The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.**
Copper has a structure that allows its electrons to move freely, making it an excellent conductor of electricity. In contrast, carbon fiber consists of carbon atoms, which typically do not allow for the same level of electron mobility as metals like copper.