The atoms of copper contain electrons and the atoms of rubber also contain electrons. Then why does copper conduct electricity but the rubber does not conduct electricity?
The atoms of copper contain electrons and the atoms of rubber also contain electrons. Then why does copper conduct electricity but the rubber does not conduct electricity?

Answer:

Copper atoms possess electrons, as do rubber atoms, however copper conducts electricity while rubber does not because copper contains unbound electrons held loosely together by the nucleus of the atom. Copper conducts electricity thanks to these liberated electrons.

In rubber, the atoms’ nucleus strongly impact the electrons. Rubber has few free electrons available for electricity conduction. Rubber doesn’t conduct electricity.