Question

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity?(1 point)
Responses

Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.
Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.

Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.
Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.

Atoms with many electrons make good insulators.
Atoms with many electrons make good insulators.

Atoms with a full valence shell make good conductors.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity is:

Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.

This is because materials that have few valence electrons (like metals) can easily lose electrons, allowing them to conduct electricity effectively. The other statements do not accurately represent the principles of conductivity.