Charge carriers in a metal are electrons rather than protons because electrons are?
Correct answer: C. Loosely bound
- A. Smaller
- B. Negative
- C. Loosely bound
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Metallic electrons are loosely bound to their atoms and can move through the solid, whereas protons remain tightly held in atomic nuclei. Their negative charge is not the reason they conduct electricity.
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