How does the structure of atoms in a substance determine the substance's conductivity?(1 point)
Responses
if an atom's outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor
if an atom's outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor
if an atom's outer shell of electrons is tightly bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor
The first response is incorrect.
The correct statement is: if an atom's outer shell of electrons is loosely bound to the nucleus, the substance is a good conductor.
This is because in substances with loosely bound electrons, the electrons are free to move and carry electric charge, allowing for conductivity. In contrast, substances with tightly bound electrons do not conduct electricity well because the electrons are not free to move.