Why is metal shiny?

A. The electrons absorb each light wave.

B. The loose electrons reflect most wavelengths of light.

C. The electrons emit light due to electronic excitation.

D. The electrons transmit most wavelengths of light.

(I think the answer is B, but I am not positive)

3 answers

If it were A, it would be black :)

If it were C, it would emit the transition spectra of the metal

If it were D, yu would not see it at all :)

So I think we pick B, which contains the handy word "reflect".

Thank you!!

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