Why do electrons rather than protons make up the flow of charge in a metal wire?
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Question
Why do electrons rather than protons make up the flow of charge in a metal wire?
A There are more electrons than protons in the wire, therefore, electrons are easier to move. B There are more protons than electrons in the wire, therefore, electrons are easier to move. C Protons are anchored in the nucleus. The outermost electrons in metals are not strongly tied to atoms and can easily flow. D Actually, this statement is not true, both protons and electrons make up the flow of charge in a metal wire.Explanation / Answer
answer is C