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Why do metals conduct electricity?

A. The electrons in metals are inside the nuclei of the atoms.
B. All covalent bonds conduct electricity.
C. A lattice of ions allows valence electrons to move easily.
D. Metals never give up electrons.

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Why do metals conduct electricity?

A. The electrons in metals are inside the nuclei of the atoms.

B. All covalent bonds conduct electricity.

C. A lattice of ions allows valence electrons to move easily. ✓

  • Free electrons help the electricity to spread all over the metal,making it a good conductor of electricity

D. Metals never give up electrons.

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