In Reply to: RE: I Like To Think Of Electron Flow As A "Stadium Wave"... posted by geoffkait on November 3, 2021 at 14:36:07:
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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- RE: I Like To Think Of Electron Flow As A "Stadium Wave"... - Jonesy 11/3/2119:46:03 11/3/21 (9)
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