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Metals are good conductors because


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a

Outer electrons are strongly bound to the atom

b

Outer electrons are loosely bound to the atom

c

Inner electrons are loosely bound to the atom

d

Protons can detach from the nucleus and conduct electricity 

answer is B.

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Metals have loosely bound outer electrons, that is they have charge carriers which can move easily (current) when a potential difference is applied. These loosely bound outer electrons make metals good conductors.
 
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