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| - | The critical difference between conductors and insulators is that electrons can flow from one conductor to the other, but for insulators the electrons are bound to their nuclei. Because of this, the insulators do not charge by induction. | + | //The critical difference between conductors and insulators is that electrons can flow from one conductor to the other, but for insulators, the electrons are bound to their nuclei//. Because of this, the //insulators do not charge by induction.// |