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For a material to conduct electricity, it must have free movable electric charges, such as free electrons or free ions, in order to 'carry' electricity. In the case of metals, there is a 'sea' of delocalized electrons. These free electrons can 'carry' the electricity, and thus, it is a conductor.
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How is a slinky toy a conductor of electricity?
It's made of metal and metal is a conductor of electricity.
Is metal a poor conductor of heat and electricity?
No, a metal is an excellent conductor of electricity.
What is a metal a good conductor of?
heat and electricity.
What is a conductor of electricity and an insulator of electricity?
a conductor is anything metal and an insulator is anything rubber
Is a paperclip a conductor or an insulator?
That depends on the material. If it's made of metal (which is usually the case), it will be a good conductor both of electricity and of heat.
Is a nail a conductor of electricity or a insulator of electricity?
Anything made out of metal is likely to be a good conductor.
Is mental a conductor or a insulator?
Metal is a good conductor of electricity and heat.
Why is iron a conductor of electricity?
iron is a high density metal, thus a very good conductor of electricity
What is an good conductor to heat and electricity?
Copper is metal found in nature which is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
Is radon a good conductor of electricity and heat?
Refer to the periodic table of elements and check if radon is a metal or not. If it is a metal then it will be good conductor of heat and electricity. If it is a gas it will not be good conductor of heat and electricity
What metal is best conductor electricity?
Silver is.
Metal is a good?
Conductor of heat and electricity.
