Electrical conductors contain
A)only free electrons.
B)only bound electrons.
C)both free and bound electrons.
D)neither bound nor free electrons.
E)only protons and neutrons.

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Electrical conductors contain both free and bound electrons. Bound electrons are tightly held within the atoms and can't move around freely. Free electrons, on the other hand, are loosely bound to their atoms and are free to move throughout the material, making it a good electrical conductor.

Electrical Conductors Contain