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Steel, iron, copper, aluminum and all other metals conduct electricity very well compared to most other compounds.
With the discoveries in solid state physics of the 20th century we learned that metals are collections of atoms which have somewhat unusually properties of the electrons. In metals the outermost electron (sometimes two) is not specifically associated with that one atom but is free to associate with atoms far and wide. We say these are delocalized electrons. Since the electrons are not attached to specific atoms, it takes very little energy to move them. As a result, any small voltage causes electron flow in a metal.
This movement or flow of electrons is called electricity so this is why metals conduct electricity.
Aside: Metals are not the only materials that conduct electricity, they just do it especially well.
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Does rayon conduct electricity?
No, rayon does not conduct electricity as it is a non-conductive material.
Do detergents conduct electricity?
Detergents in general do not conduct electricity. However, some detergent solutions might be able to conduct electricity if they contain electrolytes or other conductive substances.
What are ion that conduct electricity in solution?
A solution containing ions conduct electricity. They are different for each solution.
Is conductors of heat and conductors of electricity the same thing?
Sometimes. Metals will conduct both heat and electricity. Glass will conduct heat but not electricity.
Does a banana conduct electricity?
Yes, a banana can conduct electricity. The high water content and minerals in a banana make it a good conductor of electricity. However, it is not as efficient a conductor as metals like copper.
Does magnetite conduct electricity?
Rock is generally an insulator. Note that the color of a rock is usually not a good indicator of is composition of properties.
Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor is an insulator and does not conduct electricity.
Does pyrite conduct electricity?
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
Why superconductor cannot conduct electricity?
Superconductors can conduct electricity.
Do pineapples conduct electricity?
yes a pineapple can conduct electricity.
How solutions conduct electricity?
A solution containing ions conduct electricity.
Does soduim conduct electricity?
Yes, Sodium is a metal and it does conduct electricity.
What metal can't conduct electricity?
all metals can conduct electricity
Does mineral conduct electricity?
Many inorganic compounds conduct electricity.
Does latex conduct electricity?
No, latex is an insulating material and does not conduct electricity.
What are the characteristics of the lanthanides?
They are silvery metals that conduct electricity.
Does methanol conduct electricity?
No, methanol does not conduct electricity. It does not conduct electricity because it is a non-electrolyte molecule. Sugar also is non-electrolyte, therefore it also does not conduct electricity.
