Why is copper wire a better conductor of electricity than carbon fiber?(1 point)

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Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.

The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.

Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.

Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.

Answer 1

Copper (Cu) has free electrons that are able to move easily and carry electrical current. Carbon fiber, on the other hand, does not have free electrons readily available for conducting electricity.