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Explain why a crystal made of atoms with a weakly bound outer electron is a conductor. Illustrate your reasoning with a potential energy diagram showing the electron in its s state.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter9: Liquids, Solids, And Materials

Section9.9: Metals, Semiconductors, And Insulators

Problem 9.16CE: Look in Appendix D and compare the electron configurations shown there with the fusion enthalpies...

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atoms with a weakly bound outer
electron is a conductor. Illustrate
your reasoning with a potential
energy diagram showing the
electron in its s state.

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