Question

Substances whose atoms readily give up electrons are considered to be which of the following?
A) Highly ductile
B) Good insulators
C) Highly malleable
D) Good conductors

Answer 1

Answer: D
A substance with freely moving electrons is a good conductor of electricity. Metals are an example of good conductors of electricity because of this one property. They have freely moving electrons due to the metallic bonding and they readily give up electrons.