The web site of the Nobel Prize explains that readers who want to inspect the Curies’ notebooks must sign a paper that states that they are aware of the health risks that are involved with handling the notebooks. What health risk is most likely to occur from handling the notebooks? A. excessive coughing
B. anemia
C. muscle cramping
D. swelling of the joints

the answer is minerals.

metals are good conductor of electricity. it has free electrons on their surface. according to electron pool theory, each atom present in a metal crystal losses all of its valence electron and as a result a pool of free is form. these pool of electrons are free to move and   conduct electricity easily   while making metal as good conductor.

the correct answer is a. the ability of electrons to flow throughout the metal.

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