Why is copper wire a better conductor of electricity than carbon fiber?(1 point)

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Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.

Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.

Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.

The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.

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The best response is:

The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.

This is because in metals like copper, the outer electrons can move freely, which allows them to conduct electricity efficiently. In contrast, carbon fiber does not have the same level of free electrons available for conduction.