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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which reason best explains why metals are shiny

OpenStudy (taramgrant0543664):

It is a combination of a few things it is a combination of reflection, refraction, and the energy levels of molecular orbitals.

OpenStudy (taramgrant0543664):

The most important would be the energy levels in the molecular orbitals because metals have free electrons that vibrate when it comes in contact with light

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