The atoms of copper contain electrons and the atoms of rubber also contain electrons. Then why does copper conduct electricity but rubber does not conduct electricity ?
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Answer:
no free electrons
Explanation:
coppper is metal with free electrons
rubber is polymer of carbon without free electrons, it has stable valency
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Explanation:
Copper conducts electricity because it is a metal and has free electrons.
Rubber also has electrons but they are in a bound state. Thus rubber acts as an insulator.
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