Question

Why is copper wire a better conductor of electricity than carbon fiber?(1 point)

Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.

The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.

Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.

Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.

Answer 1

The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.

Metallic bonding gives copper delocalized (free) electrons that move easily under an electric field, so it conducts much better than carbon fiber.