State whether each sentence is true or false: ________ 17(a) Metals have high electrical conductivities because the electrons in the metal are delocalized. _________17(b) Metals have high electrical conductivities because they are denser than other solids.

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State whether each sentence is true or false:

________ 17(a) Metals have high electrical conductivities because the electrons in the metal are delocalized.

_________17(b) Metals have high electrical conductivities because they are denser than other solids.

_________17(c) Metals have large thermal conductivities because they expand when heated.

_________17(d) Metals have small thermal conductivities because the delocalized electrons cannot easily transfer the kinetic energy imparted to the metal from heat.

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