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They are good conductors of thermal energy because their delocalised electrons transfer energy. They have high melting points and boiling points , because the metallic bonding in the giant structure of a metal is very strong - large amounts of energy are needed to overcome the metallic bonds in melting and boiling.
- Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
- What characteristics make metals good conductors?
- Why do metals conduct so well?
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Metals are an excellent conductor of electricity and heat because the atoms in the metals form a matrix through which outer electrons can move freely. Instead of orbiting their respective atoms, they form a sea of electrons that surround the positive nuclei of the interacting metal ions.
What characteristics make metals good conductors?
Metals are excellent conductors because the atoms in a metal form a matrix through which their outer electrons can move freely. Instead of orbiting their respective metal atoms, they form a "sea" of electrons that surrounds the positively charged atomic nuclei of the interacting metal ions .
Why do metals conduct so well?
A: Kelly- The reason metals conduct heat so well is that the electrons in them can move around easily, and they can carry heat from one part to another. (Those are the same electrons that carry electricity around, making metals good electrical conductors.)
