Why do convection currents matter in our lives today? How do they affect us?

Convection currents are the result of differential heating. Lighter (less dense), warm material rises while heavier (more dense) cool material sinks. It is this movement that creates circulation patterns known as convection currents in the atmosphere, in water, and in the mantle of Earth. These constantly circulating cells of hotter and cooler molten rock are thought to help heat the surface. Some geologists believe convection currents within the earth are a contributing cause of volcanoes, earthquakes, and continental drift.

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the answer for sodium is 0.186

the answer for rubidium is 0.251

metals are good conductor of electricity. it has free electrons on their surface. according to electron pool theory, each atom present in a metal crystal losses all of its valence electron and as a result a pool of free is form. these pool of electrons are free to move and   conduct electricity easily   while making metal as good conductor.

the correct answer is a. the ability of electrons to flow throughout the metal.

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