1. Structure and Bonding
Metals are good conductors of electricity because these 'free' or delocalised electrons carry the charge of an electric current when a potential difference (voltage) is applied across a piece of metal. ... Copper is chosen because it can be drawn into long thin wires very easily (it is ductile) and because it is a good conductor of electricity. ... Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity, because there are no electrons which are free to move. Molten or aqueous form undergoes electrolysis, which involves conduction of electricity because of the movement of the ions. ... Weak forces...
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