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Because it is a good conductor and if you are a good conductor you are a poor insulator. Insulators, keep heat in and, conductors let heat pass through them easily.
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Does metal containers keep food hot?
Metal is a good conductor of heat, therefore heat leaks out of it easily, and it does not keep food hot all that well. Styrofoam keeps food hot.
How is berryllium made?
well i would think it was a metal and by heat and pressure and also turned into metal dildo's well i would think it was a metal and by heat and pressure and also turned into metal dildo's
Does metal conduct heat well?
yes. metals conduct heat and electric current well.
Do liquids conduct heat well?
no, metal is the best heat && energy conductor.
How well does gold conducts heat and electricity?
because gold is a metal it conducts heat and electricity very well
What is a metal that conducts heat well?
Copper, silver, gold, and aluminum are metals that conduct heat very well.
Will hot chocolate stay warmer in a metal or plastic cup?
Plastic, because metal is a conductor of heat, while plastic is not. Plastic is a better insulator, preventing the heat from escaping.
What is the advantage of using a metal pan instead of a clay pat for cooking?
Metal transfers the heat to the food well and the heat doesn't harm the metal.
Does water conduct heat well?
it does , conduct heat well , just like it conducts electricity , heat can be produced to electricity , too
Does a metal conduct heat readily?
Most of them do it quite well, copper very well
Does germanium conduct heat?
Germanium is a metal that does conduct heat, but does not conduct heat as well as other metals. This makes it a semiconductor.
How well does steele conduct heat?
Very well, but as far as metal I think copper is the best.
