Copper is used in wiring and cookware because it can conduct electricity and heat well. What property of copper allows it to do this? A Electrons move freely around the copper ions. B Protons are not tightly bonded in the nucleus to the neutrons. C Copper always has a negative charge giving it less electrons to slow down movement. D Metals are high energy levels so it cannot hold onto heat or electricity.
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The correct answer is: A Electrons move freely around the copper ions.
This property, known as electrical conductivity, is due to the presence of free-moving electrons in copper. These delocalized electrons can move easily throughout the metal, allowing copper to effectively conduct electricity and heat.
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