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

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

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

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

Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.

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This is incorrect. Copper does have free electrons, which allows it to conduct electricity more effectively than carbon fiber.
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