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Conductors and Insulators

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In conductors electrons can flow because their

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ions are free

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electrons are free and mobile

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C

protons are free

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D

negative ions are free

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Solution

The correct option is A electrons are free and mobile
In conductors electrons can flow because their because their electrons are free and mobile.

Option B is correct.

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