01 In metals charge flow mainly occurs due to which particles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Free electrons
Explanation: The governing concept is electrical conduction in metals. Metallic atoms contribute some loosely bound electrons that can move through the lattice, so an applied electric field produces an organized drift of these free electrons. Protons remain bound inside nuclei, while neutrons are neutral and nuclei do not travel through the solid. Therefore option A is correct; the other particles cannot provide ordinary metallic current.