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Metals are good conductors of electricity because

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Metals are good conductors of electricity because
1. they contain free electrons
2. the atoms are lightly packed
3. they have high melting point
4. All of these
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Correct Answer - Option 1 : they contain free electrons

The correct answer is they contain free electrons.

  • Metals are good conductors of electricity because they contain free electrons.

  • Metals are good conductors of electricity because they have a very large number of free valance electrons whereas glass has no free electrons to conduct electricity. So metals good conductor whereas glass is a bad conductor of electricity.
  • The single most conductive metal, silver conducts heat and electricity efficiently thanks to its unique crystal structure and single valence electron
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