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Are non-metals or metals better conductors of electricity which one is most conductive?
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∙ 8y ago
Energy is transfered by molecules colliding with each other. The closer the molecules are, the better they conduct energy. That is why air is a bad conductor and copper is. The molecules in copper are much closer than air molecules. Aluminum is also a bad conductor, because it is not very dense.
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∙ 13y ago
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What are the similarities and differences between metals and metalloids and non metals?
The electrons in a metal can leave the atom and move about in the metal as free electrons. While atoms in non-metals are bonded. Heat energy is passed along by vibartions as the bonds between the non-metals atoms are shaken. Conduction in metals is faster than in non-metals. Making metals good conductors and making non-metals poor conductors.
Is there any conductors of electricity better than silver?
Copper and Aluminum are the most common types of conductors. But silver is the most conductive metal. Gold is less corrosive but about 50% less conductive. Silver tends to grow hair when used in close circuits, so gold is used in processors and close circuits like circuit boards or silver with a gold plating to reduce this hair growing corrosion, that causes circuits to short. So the answer is silver is the best conductor of electricity.
How conductive is brass?
Brass is conductive. It's an alloy of copper and zinc, both of which conduct electricity ( pure copper is better, though).
Is salt water a better conductor of electricity than aluminum foil and brass?
YES Metals are better conductors !
How would you describe the ability of most metalloids to conduct heat and electricity?
better than metals but not as good as nonmetals
Is brass a non conductive material?
No, it will conduct electricity. It contains copper, one of the better conductors.
Is it true that nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Some nonmetallic materials are good conductors, graphite being an example. In this form, it is considered a semi-metal for that reason. Normally, however, nonmetals are not good electrical conductors.
Is a metal or non metal a nonconductor?
Almost everything is a good conductor of sound, but a conductor of heat and electricity are usually only metals. A nonmetal can be an insulator, or something that doesn't conduct things, for heat and electricity.
Metals are conductors of heat and electricity?
Yes, but some metals are better conductors than others.
What are the similarities and differences between metals and metalloids and non metals?
The electrons in a metal can leave the atom and move about in the metal as free electrons. While atoms in non-metals are bonded. Heat energy is passed along by vibartions as the bonds between the non-metals atoms are shaken. Conduction in metals is faster than in non-metals. Making metals good conductors and making non-metals poor conductors.
Good conductors of electricity are often good conductors of heat?
Generally speaking, materials that are good conductors of heat are good conductors of electricity. But there is a notable exception. Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, conducts heat better than any metal, but it is an electrical insulator.
Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?
no copper is more conductive YES, silver is more conductive than copper.
Is there any conductors of electricity better than silver?
Copper and Aluminum are the most common types of conductors. But silver is the most conductive metal. Gold is less corrosive but about 50% less conductive. Silver tends to grow hair when used in close circuits, so gold is used in processors and close circuits like circuit boards or silver with a gold plating to reduce this hair growing corrosion, that causes circuits to short. So the answer is silver is the best conductor of electricity.
Which elements of the periodic table are metals and nonmetals?
metals elements conduct electricity better than nonmetals elements but not as well as metalloid elements
Will titanuim conduct electricity?
Yes, although there are better conductors of electricity, titanium is still a good conductor.
How conductive is brass?
Brass is conductive. It's an alloy of copper and zinc, both of which conduct electricity ( pure copper is better, though).
Why are metals better conductors than ceramics?
Metals are better conductors than ceramics because they have a large number of loose electrons. Electricity has loose electrons.
