Question

Consider this row in the periodic table of elements. Which element(s) are most likely to conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Answer:

A) lithium and beryllium

Explanation:

Answer 2

A) lithium and beryllium

Explanation:

From the given row on the periodic table, only lithium and beryllium will conduct electricity.

What makes a substance able to conduct electricity?

• The presence of free mobile electrons and in some, ions allows them to carry electric currents.

Metals are generally known to be good conductors of heat and electricity. This is because, metals have a large pool of electrons i.e free mobile electrons. They are electropositive with a large size and readily release their electrons for conduction.

Lithium and Beryllium are in the metallic block on the periodic table.

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