J.R. S. answered 05/04/18
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Each atom of Na has 11 electrons. Each atom of Li has 3 electrons. They both form metallic bonds with other like atoms, and thus there are more "free", unassociated electrons in Na metal than in Li metal. The more electrons, the better conductor.