Conductivity in a metal results from the metal atoms having

A) highly mobile electrons in the valence shell

B) high electronegativity

C) high ionization energy

D) highly mobile protons in the nucleus

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Diana Whitney

22 July, 22:46

Conductivity in a metal results from the metal atoms having

A) highly mobile electrons in the valence shell

B) high electronegativity

C) high ionization energy

D) highly mobile protons in the nucleus

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Moises Sparks · Answer 1

Answer: A) highly mobile electrons in the valence shell

Explanation: conductivity in metals is a result of the movement of electrically charged particles-the electrons. These free electrons also known as valence electrons are free to move, and as a result they can travel through the lattice that forms the physical structure of a metal. The presence of valence electrons determines a metal's conductivity. However, several other factors can affect the conductivity of a metal such as impurities, temperature, magnetic fields etc.

Conductivity in a metal results from the metal atoms havingA) highly mobile electrons in the valence shellB) high electronegativityC) high ionization energyD) highly mobile protons in the nucleus

Conductivity in a metal results from the metal atoms having

A) highly mobile electrons in the valence shell

B) high electronegativity

C) high ionization energy

D) highly mobile protons in the nucleus