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What are materials that are poor conductors of electricity called?
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∙ 14y ago
They are insulators.
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∙ 14y ago
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What group of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?
most non ferrous materials are poor conductors with exceptions
Materials that are poor conductors are what?
normally called insulators
What does an electrical insulator have?
Electrical insulators are made from materials that are poor conductors of electricity. Metallic elements are good conductors, non metallic elements are poor conductors. Some materials used as insulators are, paper, glass, ceramics, rubber and plastics.
Are poor conductors of heat poor conductors of electricity?
Yes.
What is another word for poor conductors of heat and electricity?
These are called insulators.
What is the ability called when heat or electricity passes through?
Conductor Some materials are conductors of Heat OR Electricity. But the property is not the same for one material; example glass is a good conductor of heat but a poor conductor of electricity.
Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
Elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity and break easily are called?
nonmetals
What type of materials can conduct electricity?
Non-metals are mostly poor conductors, or so called insulators. Metals conduct electricity. These have free electrons which may move freely around the surface of the element.
Name two other materials that are poor conductors of electricity and might make good insulators?
plastic, glass and rubber
Are coins good or poor conductors of electricity?
Coins are made of metal and metals are good conductors of electricity.
Is a poor conductors of electricity and heat?
yes
