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Which carriers are mobile in metals?
APositive ions only
BPositive and negative ions
CProtons and neutrons
DFree electrons only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Free electrons only
In metals the outer electrons move freely, whereas in electrolytes both positive and negative ions move.
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