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RE: I Like To Think Of Electron Flow As A "Stadium Wave"...

No they are not connected to the atom. I guess I am trying to simplify it by saying the free electron in one atom nudges the free electron in the next atom. The original electron isn't actually travelling. Though I believe you already mentioned that.

Pop quiz: I honestly don't know as it is way beyond me. But I know both elements only have one free electron. If I had to take a guess as to why silver was slightly more conductive than copper, I would say maybe more atoms are packed into a given area? Closer together. Cripes, oxygen has 6 free electrons. Is oxygen a better conductor? So I imagine the answer is more complex than straightforward. Good question for sure though.

Jonesy



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