Why is glass a good insulator?(1 point)

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The atoms in glass hold on tightly to their negatively charged particles.
The atoms in glass hold on tightly to their negatively charged particles.

The atoms in glass hold on tightly to their positively charged particles.
The atoms in glass hold on tightly to their positively charged particles.

The atoms in glass do not hold on tightly to their negatively charged particles.
The atoms in glass do not hold on tightly to their negatively charged particles.

The atoms in glass do not hold on tightly to their positively charged particles.

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The correct response is:

The atoms in glass do not hold on tightly to their negatively charged particles.

This is because the structure of glass, primarily composed of silica and other compounds, leads to a lack of free electrons that can move easily, making it an effective insulator. In insulators, the electrons are tightly bound to their atoms, preventing the flow of electric current.