Why do Copper and other metals conduct electricity?

Answer 1

The atoms of metals aren't packed as tightly as other atoms. There is some space in between them-making it easy for the electrons (the electricity) to move around them.

for more info go to :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_conduction

It's a bit hard to understand but it's informative.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Copper for example, has many dislocated or free moving electrons (overall the metal carries no charge, as there are also positive ions). These electrons are free to move around within the metal and carry charge.
Some metals can conduct better than others, this is because the number of free moving electrons is higher.
Conductivity in metals is also affected by thickness of wire, length of wire, and temperature.
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Answer 3

copper has a large atomic no its valence shell is not so attracted by the nucleous and so r the valence electron
when current is passed through it valence electron come out and conduct electricity

Answer 4

METALS HAVE ENERGY BANDS IN THEM.I HOPE U HAVE RREAD BOUT THEM.THE ONE WHICH CONTAIN VALENCE ELECTRONS IS CALLED VALENCE BAND AND THE WHICH DONT POSSESS VALENCE ELECTRONS BUT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCTION IS CALLED CONDUCTION BAND.DURING ATOM EXCITATION THE VALENCE ELECTRONS JUMP FROM VALENCE BAND TO CONDUCTION BAND LEADING TO FLOW OF ELECTRONS FURTHER CAUSING CURRENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION.THATS HOW METALS CONDUCT ELECTRICITY.

Answer 5

because their bonding is such that they have free electrons. these electrons move towards the positive terminal of a battery when a potential difference is applied.

Answer 6

because they have a lot of free electrons to carry charge...


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Answer 7

Because they absorb heat...
And if they absorb heat, they absorb electricity..