What is responsible for the distribution of charge in conductors and insulators?

Question

a
number of protons
b
number of electrons
c
electron movement
d
proton movement

Answer 1

The correct answer is c) electron movement.

In conductors, electrons are free to move, which allows for the distribution of charge. In insulators, electrons are not free to move, which restricts charge distribution. Protons remain fixed in the nuclei of atoms and do not contribute to charge movement.