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 a full valence shell make good conductors.
Atoms with a full 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.

Answer 1

Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.

Explanation: Atoms with few valence electrons (partly filled outer shells) can lose or share those electrons easily, producing mobile charge carriers (free electrons) that conduct electricity. Full valence shells (insulators) hold electrons tightly.