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26 April, 00:08

Does a metal conduct electricity in the solid state?

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  1. 26 April, 00:36
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    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
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