Metals exhibit excellent thermal conductivity because electrons are attached to a particular atom. their atoms have a shared pool of electrons. their atoms are bonded to each other by ionic bonds. electrons are able to move freely and easily.

What rule is used to determine how many covalent bonds an element can form? a. the number of covalent bonds is equal to six c the number of covalent bonds is equal to five minus the group number plus the group number b. the number of covalent bonds is equal to eight d. none of the above minus the group number select the best answer from the choices provided