4.4.2.1 - Excellent Conductors of Electricity
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What is metallic bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about how metal atoms organize their electrons.
Why are metals considered good conductors of electricity?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens when voltage is applied to metals.
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What is the primary reason metals exhibit high electrical conductivity?
💡 Hint: Consider how electrons are arranged in metals.
True or False: Metals are typically poor conductors of heat.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how heat is transferred through metals.
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If you were to design a new alloy using knowledge of metallic bonding, explain how you would approach incorporating properties such as conductivity and malleability. What considerations should be taken into account?
💡 Hint: Think about how adding different metals can change the overall characteristics.
Analyze why aluminum is often chosen for electrical wiring over other metals like iron or copper despite being less conductive than copper.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between weight, cost, and conductivity in different applications.
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