What is a free electron called?

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The electrons that are not bound within the atom and free to move are called free electrons.
As we know that the movement of electrons is the electric current.
So, the free electrons tend to move freely and can conduct electricity.
Metals are good conductors of electricity and thus they possess free electrons.
Free electrons are also called conduction electrons as they conduct electricity.

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