Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.
Atoms with few electrons make good conductors.

Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.
Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.

Atoms with many electrons make good insulators.
Atoms with many electrons make good insulators.

Atoms with a full valence shell make good conductors.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the relationship between atoms and conductivity is:

Atoms with a nearly empty valence shell make good conductors.

This is because materials with few electrons in their outer (valence) shell, such as metals, can easily lose electrons and allow electric current to flow, making them good conductors.