Question

Materials that conduct heat and electricity well in the solid state result when

Answer 1

Materials that conduct heat and electricity well in the solid state result when metals bond with metals. This type of bonding is called metallic bonding. Metallic bonding is when positive ions (metals) are in a 'sea of negative electrons'. The electrons are delocalised, which means they can move around easily and carry charge, and this enables it to conduct electricity, even in a solid state.