NEETChemistrySolid State
How is thermal energy spread throughout a metal when heat is supplied to one portion of it?
Options
- AThermal energy is absorbed by positive ions.
- BThermal energy is uniformly spread throughout by free electrons.
- CThermal energy is lost as light.
- DThermal energy is transferred to neighboring metals.
Correct answer
B. Thermal energy is uniformly spread throughout by free electrons.
Step-by-step solution
When heat is supplied to one portion of a metal, thermal energy is uniformly spread throughout by free electrons, as stated in the paragraph.