A conductor is distinguished from an insulator with the same number of atoms by the number of:

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Conductors differ from insulators in their number of nearly free electrons. These electrons are not bound to any particular atom and can move freely through the material, allowing it to conduct electricity. Insulators, on the other hand, have their electrons tightly bound to atoms, preventing free movement and thus conductivity.

A Conductor Is Distinguished from an Insulator with the Same