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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity?(1 point)
Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.
Atoms with many electrons make good insulators.
Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.
Atoms with a full valence shell make good conductors.
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Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.
Reason: Conductivity depends on available (delocalized) valence electrons. Atoms with one or a few valence electrons (partially filled valence shells) can easily give up or share electrons, forming metals with mobile charge carriers. Atoms with a full valence shell (noble gases) are poor conductors.
Reason: Conductivity depends on available (delocalized) valence electrons. Atoms with one or a few valence electrons (partially filled valence shells) can easily give up or share electrons, forming metals with mobile charge carriers. Atoms with a full valence shell (noble gases) are poor conductors.
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