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The free electrons of a metal are free t...

The free electrons of a metal are free to

A

move on the surface only

B

are free to escape through surface

C

are free to fall into the nuclei

D

are free to move anywhere in the volume of the metal

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are free to move anywhere in the volume of the metal
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