9. Assume that you have these materials:a) Li (s); b) Br2 (I); Ge (s) and d) Si(s).Choose the best electrical conductor among them and explain why.

Metals are good conductors because of presence of free electrons.

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9. Assume that you have these materials: a) Li (s); b) Br2 (1); Ge (s) and d) Si(s). Choose the best electrical conductor among them and explain why.

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Chapter20: Chemistry Of Hydrogen, Elements In Group 3a Through 6a, And The Noble Gases

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The following elements come under group 14 of the periodic table.

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