Why metal is a good THERMAL conductor but plastic is a worse conductor than metal? Is it also due to the delocalised electrons of the metal?plz explain it.
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ya!its due to the delocalised electrons,plz bear in mind that,do not write free electrons during exams,or marks will be deducted!u must write DELOCALIZED ELECTRONS.
giant metallic structure---delocalized electrons
giant ionic structure-----mobile ions
giant covalent-----delocalized
simple molecular struct.----absence of mobile ions
giant ionic structure-----mobile ions
giant covalent-----delocalized
simple molecular struct.----absence of mobile ions
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