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  • 26-06-2016
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Why are metals better conductors of electricity than glass or ceramic materials?

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Lit
Lit Lit
  • 26-06-2016
Metals have a larger number of loose electrons, while the electrons in glass and ceramics are packed tighter. Electricity is a flow of electrons, so looser electrons allow an easier flow.
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olemakpadu
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  • 27-06-2016
Metals have free electrons which are mobile and which would be involved in the conduction of electricity  unlike glass and ceramic materials.
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