Question

what is free electron???
In simple words....

Answer 1

free electron - electron that is not attached to an atom or ion or molecule but is free to move under the influence of an electric field.

Answer 2

Hey Gm mate☺️

Electrons in outemost orbits of atoms in conductor always keep jumping from atom to atom. These are the electrons, which are “free electrons”, which undergo a net drift in the direction of field when an electric field, or potential difference is present.

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