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redleader · 03-05-2003, 02:36 PM

Most metals are only conductive when they are in metallic form. Ionic compounds (even those formed from metals) do not have the same electrical properties because of the large band gap present in them.

03-05-2003, 02:36 PM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Most metals are only conductive when they are in metallic form. Ionic compounds (even those formed from metals) do not have the same electrical properties because of the large band gap present in them.