Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 12 - Solids and Modern Materials - Exercises - Page 524: 12.45d

Answer

This statement is false.

Work Step by Step

Metals have high thermal conductivities. This property is due to their delocalized electrons which efficiently transfer energy. Because they are delocalized, they can easily collide with other electrons, transferring energy throughout the metal.
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