Protons can detach from the nucleus and conduct electricity.
Inner electrons are loosely bound to the atoms.
A
Outer electrons are strongly bound to the atom.
B
Outer electrons are loosely bound to the atom.
C
Inner electrons are loosely bound to the atoms.
D
Protons can detach from the nucleus and conduct electricity.
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Metals have loosely bound outer electrons that is they have charge carriers which can move easily (current) when a potential difference is applied. Therefore, these loosely bound outer electrons make metals good conductors.
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