2.3k views
2 votes
Does a metal conduct electricity in the solid state?

1 Answer

4 votes
Metal atoms have outer electrons which are not tied to any one atom. These electrons can move freely within the structure of a metal when an electric current is applied. There are no such free electrons in covalent or ionic solids, so electrons can't flow through them - they are non-conductors.

In a shorter term - no
User Aditya Pawade
by
6.0k points