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Heat conductance occurs when two atoms or molecules interact with one another. This means that they must be reasonably physically close to one another. Because the density of a gas is so much lower than that of a solid or liquid, it will not conduct heat well.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoGases, under normal circumstances, do not conduct heat well. The reason for this is because the particles in a gas, due to the high level of energy in each of them, are typically farther away from each other than in a liquid or solid. This causes heat energy to transfer far more slowly between each particle in the gas.
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∙ 14y agoNot only gases, even water does not conduct heat.
Conduction of heat takes place as the atoms or molecules of the body exchange heat in the form of vibrations about their mean positions. So this is best possible only in case of solids where atoms or molecules or ions are held in a crystalline form.
But in water as well as in gases, the molecules are not held and they are free to roam and hence no vibrations are possible.
So instead conduction phenomenon, convection becomes easier in fluids as heat could be carried by these freely moving molecules.
So water and gases are good convectors but bad conductors of heat.
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∙ 13y agoIn gasses, the atoms or molecules are not in contact with each other nearly as much as in a liquid or solid, so very little conduction occurs. Instead, heat is transferred though a gas by moving the gas itself, a process called convection.
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∙ 14y agobecause there particles are so far apart
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Do Solids usually conduct heat better then liquids and gases?
Solids do conduct heat better than gases, although not necessarily better than liquids. Some solids are actually composite materials, because they can have a porous structure which contains gas within the solid, and this results in solids that do not conduct heat very well. But it is the gas component which has this insulating property.
What are the physical properties of metals non metals and noble gases?
metals conduct heat, transmit electricity, and are usually ductile. non-metals do not conduct heat well, do not transmit electricity and can't be hammered into shapes. noble gases cannot combine with any other elements.
Why do liquids conduct heat better then gases?
In liquids particles are more loosely packed so heat can flow through more ease.
Do glass conduct heat?
Glass is not a good conductor of heat it is a neutral conductor. Meaning it is neither hot nor cold.
What is polyalkene?
it is watretight and doesnt conduct heat or electricity ie fairly unreactive
Does argon gas conduct electricity and heat?
gases do not conduct heat or electricity well. metals conduct both well. but argon is a conductor
How well does chlorine conduct electricity and heat?
it doesnt
Is argon a conductor of heat and electricity?
gases do not conduct heat or electricity well. metals conduct both well. but argon is a conductor.
Why do liquids conduct heat better than gases?
Liquids conduct heat better than gases because they are more dense; heat is conducted on a molecular level, so if you have more molecules per cubic centimeter, you will have more heat conduction.
Why are gases heat insulator?
Because they conduct heat less efficiently than do liquids or solids.
Do Solids usually conduct heat better then liquids and gases?
Solids do conduct heat better than gases, although not necessarily better than liquids. Some solids are actually composite materials, because they can have a porous structure which contains gas within the solid, and this results in solids that do not conduct heat very well. But it is the gas component which has this insulating property.
Is oxygen a good heat conductor?
Oxygen O2 is a gas. Gases conduct heat- although they wouldn't generally be considered to be good conductors.
Why do liquids conduct heat better then gases?
In liquids particles are more loosely packed so heat can flow through more ease.
What are the physical properties of metals non metals and noble gases?
metals conduct heat, transmit electricity, and are usually ductile. non-metals do not conduct heat well, do not transmit electricity and can't be hammered into shapes. noble gases cannot combine with any other elements.
Does a teapot conduct heat?
can a teapot conduct heat
What are some poor conductors of heat?
Poor conductors of heat are generally also poor conductors of electricity. These would include most gases, ceramics and man-made plastics. A vacuum will not conduct heat either.
In order for heat to be conducted from one object to another what does the object need to made out of?
All objects conduct heat to some degree, even though some conduct it better than others. Objects are made out of matter, and that is the only requirement. If you want to know what an object would need to be made out of in order to conduct heat efficiently, that would be another question. Generally speaking, solids and liquids conduct heat better than gases so. Solids that contain trapped gas within them do not conduct heat as well as solids that don't.
