6.) Why are metals typically good electrical conductors? a. Metals have excellent insulator properties related to conductivity. b. Metals have electrons that can carry both the positive and negative charges needed to make electricity. c. Metals have electrons that can flow easily within the metal.

6.) Why are metals typically good electrical conductors? a. Metals have excellent insulator properties related to conductivity. b. Metals have electrons that can carry both the positive and negative charges needed to make electricity. c. Metals have electrons that can flow easily within the metal.

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a. Metals have excellent insulator properties related to conductivity.

b. Metals have electrons that can carry both the positive and negative charges needed to make electricity.

c. Metals have electrons that can flow easily within the metal.

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