Why do all metals conduct electricity?
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There are no such free electrons in covalent or ionic solids, so electrons can't flow through them - they are non-conductors. Metal atoms have outer electrons which are not tied to any one atom. These electrons can move freely within the structure of a metal when an electric current is applied.
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There are no such free electrons in covalent or ionic solids, so electrons can't flow through them - they are non-conductors. Metal atoms have outer electrons which are not tied to any one atom. These electrons can move freely within the structure of a metal when an electric current is applied.