metals are good conductors why?

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why are metals a good conductor



Reply from intendo56 User Rating:  340 Knowledge Tokens
Metals are good conductors because they have loosely held valence electrons that allow current (electrons) to flow easily.
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Comment from Kaiser User Rating:  10 Knowledge Tokens
Because they contain conduction electrons.


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