Metals A, B, and C crystallize in the same lattice type and have nearly identical…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Metals A, B, and C crystallize in the same lattice type and have nearly identical atomic radii. Each atom of A contributes one valence electron to the electron sea, atoms of B contribute two, and atoms of C contribute three. Rank the three metals from highest to lowest expected electrical conductivity and justify your ranking in one sentence.

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