Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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ISBN: 9781285199047
Author: John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
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Chapter 9, Problem 81QRT
Which substance has the greatest electrical conductivity? The smallest electrical conductivity? Explain your choices briefly.
- (a)
- (b) NaBr(s)
- (c) Rb
- (d) Diamond
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