Metals are both good heat and electrical conductors due to

A) similar thermal and electrical conductive properties.
B) looseness of outer electrons in metal atoms.
C) relatively high densities of metals.
D) high elasticity of metals.
E) ability of metals to transfer energy easily.


Answer: B

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