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Metals and Their Properties

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Why are metals good conductors of electricity? Give examples of various metals that are used in electric circuits. [2 MARKS]

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Conductivity: 1 Mark
Examples: 1 Mark

Metal conducts electricity because they have free electrons which act as charge carriers.
Some metals that are used in electric circuits are Aluminium, Copper etc. The metals are chosen because of their good conductivity.

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