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

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The electrons in Copper are loosely bound with the nuclei and hence electricity can flow with the help of the loosely bound electrons whereas the electrons in rubber are strongly held by the nuclei of its atom and thus the does not help the electricity to pass through. 

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