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The electrical conductance of copper metal
Chapter 21, Problem 75P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The electrical conductance of copper metal decreases with temperature, but that of a \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) solution increases with temperature. Explain.
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QUESTION:
The electrical conductance of copper metal decreases with temperature, but that of a \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) solution increases with temperature. Explain.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
A substance or material that permits the flow of electricity is known as an electrical conductor. When voltage is applied, electrical charge carriers, often electrons or ions, move freely from atom to atom in a conductor.