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Which solid is the best conductor of electricity?

Answer: Metallic solid.

  • A Ionic solid
  • B Covalent solid
  • C Molecular solid
  • D Metallic solid

Correct answer: D. Metallic solid

Explanation: Metallic solids have delocalised electrons that move freely and carry electrical current.

Cubic Unit Cells: Atom PositionsSimple CubicCN=6, 52.4% packedBody-Centred (BCC)CN=8, 68% packedFace-Centred (FCC)CN=12, 74% packed (densest)Corner atoms (shared by 8 cells) shown lighter; body/face-centre atoms shown solid

The three cubic unit cells: Simple Cubic has atoms only at corners; Body-Centred adds one atom at the centre; Face-Centred adds one atom at the centre of each of the 6 faces, giving the highest packing efficiency.

Concept context

Explore the ordered world of crystalline solids: unit cells, packing, defects, and how structure determines electrical and magnetic properties.

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