The Number Density of Conduction Electrons in a Metal Can

question 29

Multiple Choice

The number density of conduction electrons in a metal can be found from the density r of the metal,the mass per mole M of the metal,the number of conduction electrons per metal atom,and Avogadro's number N_A.If we assume one conduction electron per atom,which of the following gives the number density of conduction electrons for a given metal?

• A)N_A r M
• B)N_A r /M
• C)N_A M/r
• D)N_A /r M

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