Chemical Bonding, Properties and Structure - Metals as Conductors Flashcards

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Why are metals good conductors

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because the delocalised electrons in the metal carry electrical charge throughout the metal

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Why are metals good conductors of thermal energy

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because energy is transferred by the delocalised electrons

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