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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity?(1 point)
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Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.
Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.
Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.
Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell 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.
Atoms with a full valence shell make good conductors.
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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 conduct electricity well, like metals, typically have fewer electrons in their outer shell (valence shell), allowing them to easily lose electrons and facilitate the flow of electric current.
**Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.**
This is because materials that conduct electricity well, like metals, typically have fewer electrons in their outer shell (valence shell), allowing them to easily lose electrons and facilitate the flow of electric current.