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How does the structure of atoms in a substance determine the substance’s conductivity?(1 point)
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If an atom’s nucleus is positively charged, the substance is a good conductor.
If an atom’s nucleus is positively charged, the substance is a good conductor.

If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.
If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.

If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is tightly bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.
If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is tightly bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.

If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is positively charged, the substance is a good conductor.
If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is positively charged, the substance is a good conductor.

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If an atom’s outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.

Reason: Loosely bound (delocalized) valence electrons can move freely through the material and carry electric charge, producing high electrical conductivity.