what gives copper the ability to be stretched into wires? and what gives copper the ability to be malleable? and what gives copper the ability to be a great conductor of electricity?
For the best answers, search on this site okorder
Copper is so malleable and ductile because the layers of cations can slip over each other whilst still being held together by the 'sea' of electrons. Copper is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of mobile electrons, which can move throughout the metal.
