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Which of the following determines if a material is a conductor or an insulator?(3 points)
number of electrons
proton movement
number of protons
electron movement
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Electron movement.
Explanation: Conductivity depends on whether electrons can move freely through the material (free or delocalized electrons in conductors vs. bound electrons in insulators). Protons in the atomic nucleus do not move to carry current in solids.
Explanation: Conductivity depends on whether electrons can move freely through the material (free or delocalized electrons in conductors vs. bound electrons in insulators). Protons in the atomic nucleus do not move to carry current in solids.
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