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Why are metals good conductors of electric current??

a.) their bonds are very weak

b.) they have a freely- moving electrons

c.) they have a very ridged lattice structure

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they have a freely moving electrons
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The answer is B. In order to transfer electrons efficiently, many free moving electrons are needed. Metals form an electron sea, providing ample freely moving electrons.

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