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The criteria that determines if an atom is a good conductor include, how many free electrons are accessible. Good conductors are elements that are metals, and have a greater amount of valence electrons.
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∙ 10y ago
Atoms that are good conductors typically have low ionization energy, allowing their outer electrons to move freely. Additionally, good conductors often have partially filled d or f orbitals, which promote easy electron movement. Metals, such as copper and silver, are known for their excellent conductivity due to these factors.
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∙ 13y agoIt is the energy band gap which determines whether a material is a conductor , semiconductor or insulator. One of the fascinating yet basic wonder of solids. Its all because of the arrangement of electrons in different energy levels while crystallization. Need further explanation refer solid state physics by S.O.Pillai
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∙ 12y agoIt basically depends on whether there are any relatively weakly bonded atoms in the outer electron shell. If there are, then the element will be a good conductor, e.g. copper.
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Which of the following particles is used to determine the mass of an atom?
Neutrons are used to determine the mass of an atom. By adding the number of protons and neutrons together, the atomic mass of an atom can be calculated.
Why do valence electrons determine how an atom interacts with other atom?
They are on the outside of the atom. (Apex 2021)
Does an electron determine what element it is?
The number of protons determine which element an atom is and normally the number of electrons is equal to it. Strip an electron off an iron atom and you have an ionised iron atom.
What is key in determining whether an atom will form a bond with another atom?
Valence electrons
What do the protons of the nucleus of an atom determine?
Number of protons or the atomic number of an atom determines what is the element.
Does the intensity of light determine whether radiation will eject electrons?
No. The wavelength of the light determines whether an electron will be ejected from an atom.
Why you prefer silicon atom as comp conductor atom?
the silicon is the insulator
What is a solid in which electrons are able to move about easily from atom to atom?
A conductor
Does the number of electrons in the innermost shell of an atom determine whether the atom has high or low reactivity?
Only in hydrogen or helium, because in these two elements only the innermost shell is also the outermost shell.
How do you determine whether the equation is balanced?
To determine if an equation is balanced, compare the number of each type of atom on the reactant side to the product side. Make sure there is an equal number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation. If the number of atoms is balanced, the equation is balanced.
What allows a conductor to conduct electricity?
Conductors are substances where electrons can freely move from atom to atom.
What are the criteria for the formation of cations?
A cation is formed when an atom loss electrons.
What is a solid in which electrons are able to move about easily from atom to another?
A conductor
Which of the following particles is used to determine the mass of an atom?
Neutrons are used to determine the mass of an atom. By adding the number of protons and neutrons together, the atomic mass of an atom can be calculated.
If an atom has four valence electrons is it an anion?
No, having four valence electrons does not determine whether an atom is an anion. An anion is formed when an atom gains electrons to have a negative charge. If the atom with four valence electrons gains four more electrons, it would become an anion.
Why do valence electrons determine how an atom interacts with other atom?
They are on the outside of the atom. (Apex 2021)
Does an electron determine what element it is?
The number of protons determine which element an atom is and normally the number of electrons is equal to it. Strip an electron off an iron atom and you have an ionised iron atom.
