Question

Which of the following determines if a material is a conductor or an insulator?

a
number of protons

b
proton movement
c
electron movement
d
number of electrons

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

c. electron movement

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct answer is c) electron movement. The movement of electrons within a material determines if it is a conductor or an insulator. Conductors allow electrons to move freely, while insulators restrict the movement of electrons.