why does electrical conductivity increase in the elements in Group 14 of the periodic table?

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(as atomic number increases)

2006-10-04 15:02:39 · 4 answers · asked by pnoiz1 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

The valence electrons are further away from the core, so the are more loosely bonded to any atom and can jump to the next.

2006-10-04 15:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Elements Conductivity

2016-12-12 08:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by naranjo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Good conductors have more 'free' electrons in their outer orbital shells to exchange with their neighbors more readily.

2006-10-04 15:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cause your'e going from non-metal to metal...

2006-10-04 15:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋