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According to accepted atomic models metals are good conductors because their?

According to accepted atomic models metals are good conductors because their?
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According to accepted atomic models metals are good conductors because their?

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According to accepted atomic models, the reason that metals are good conductors is because they have free electrons in their outer shell that are free to roam, therefore allowing for higher levels of conductivity than nonmetallic materials.
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