Conduction In Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of a metal ?
A
Regular lattice of metal atoms
2
Q
How are the atoms bonded
A
Through electron sharing
3
Q
Outer electrons are ?
A
Free with random motion
4
Q
The motion of the Free electrons ?
A
Change as they collide
5
Q
The charge in a metal is overall ?
A
Stationary
6
Q
Source of emf and electric field pushes
A
Negative electrons towards the positive end of the cell
7
Q
The slow overall movement of negative electrons to positive end of the cell is called
A
The drift velocity
