Structure of Metals and Alloys

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Metals conduct electricity because:

A
$Metallic bonds are weak and break easily$
B
$Cations are mobile in the solid state$
C
$Valence electrons are delocalized and free to move through the lattice$
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D
$Metals contain free protons$

Explanation

The delocalized "sea" of valence electrons can flow when a potential is applied, giving metals their conductivity.

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