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No. Silicon is classed as a semiconductor. Meaning it has a moderate ability to conduct electricity.
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Why is silicon a good conductor of electricity?
Silicon is not a good conductor. It is a semiconductor.
Why is silicon a good heat conductor but a poor electrical conductor?
Metals are actually good conductors of both heat and electricity... but silicon is a semi-conductor. Unlike metals, which are good electrical and heat conductors, crystalline solids such as diamond and semiconductors such as silicon are good heat conductors but poor electrical conductors. This is their nature... you can't change it :-)
What is a good conductor that begins with the letter s?
silicon
Why aren't electrical connections made of silicon?
Silicon is a terrible conductor of elecricity therefore it can't connect electrical signals since it can't transfer it. It is a metalloid so it is reasonable why they would use a metal for electrical connections rather than a metalloid.
Why is silicon a better semiconductor than germanium?
Silicon is a good semi conductor than germanium because silicon is more readily available, cheaper and stable.
Why is silicon a good conductor of electricity?
Silicon is not a good conductor. It is a semiconductor.
What is the good conductor of elecricity?
Most metals are good conductors of electricity.
Does silicon conduct elecricity?
yes
Is silicon a good heat conductor?
no sillicon is not a good conductor of heat and electricity.
Is silicon a good conductor at energy?
semi conductor. a good semi conductor. It can also be n or p doped to increase it's conductivity
Why is silicon a good heat conductor but a poor electrical conductor?
Metals are actually good conductors of both heat and electricity... but silicon is a semi-conductor. Unlike metals, which are good electrical and heat conductors, crystalline solids such as diamond and semiconductors such as silicon are good heat conductors but poor electrical conductors. This is their nature... you can't change it :-)
What is a good conductor that begins with the letter s?
silicon
Why aren't electrical connections made of silicon?
Silicon is a terrible conductor of elecricity therefore it can't connect electrical signals since it can't transfer it. It is a metalloid so it is reasonable why they would use a metal for electrical connections rather than a metalloid.
What is an element that is neither a good conductor or a good insulator?
silicon, which is a semiconductor.
Does silicon dioxide conduct electricity?
Yes its a good conductor
Why is silicon a better semiconductor than germanium?
Silicon is a good semi conductor than germanium because silicon is more readily available, cheaper and stable.
Is germanium a good conductor of electricity?
Germanium is a good conductor because it is between silicon and tin, its a metalloid. Tin can conduct electricity and so can germanium
