Question

Which statement is true regarding copper's ability to conduct electricity?

Answer 1

What are the statements?

Answer 2

Which statement is true regarding copper's ability to conduct electricity?

a. Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have a loosely held electron in their outer shell that is able to move freely to other atoms.

b. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because its atoms are held in positions that cannot move.

c. Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have electrons that are tightly bound to their shells and will resist movement.

d. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because it has a free electron in its outer shell that will flow to other copper atoms.

Answer 3

Answer "a" is true.