Question

Why are metals generally good conductors of electricity? 1. metals have more protons. 2. metals have strong bonding with other atoms. 3. metals have free electrons in their outer shell?

Answer 1

Metals are good conductors of electricity because of the free electrons that is present in their outer shell that makes them good conductors of electricity. This is the most accepted fact that for any thing to transmit electricity by being a good conductor they need more free electrons in their outer shell

Answer 2

metal   have   free electrons  in  their   outer  shell  which  make  them  generally  good  conductors  of  electricity. Example  is  the  copper  which   is  used  for  electrical  wiring   since  is  a good  conductor  of  electricity.  copper  with   electronic configuration  of  (Ar)4s2 has  two  free  electrons  in  their  outer  most shell which  allow  it  to  conduct  electricity.