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Conductivity is related to the size of an atom - the bigger the atomic radius, the easier it is to pick electrons off the edge of the atom.
Silver has a larger atomic radius (160 pm) than gold (135 pm), despite the fact that gold has more electrons that silver.
One caveat though is that in the presence of oxygen silver will corrode and thus become a worse conductor than gold, Gold on the other hand (except under certain extreme conditions) does not corrode, that's why electrical contacts are often gold tipped, to prevent signal degradation do to corrosion.
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Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?
no copper is more conductive YES, silver is more conductive than copper.
Is silver is more ductile or gold?
silver is more ductile than gold
What weighs more gold or silver?
The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm^3 while the density of silver is 10.5 g/cm^3. Therefore gold is more dense than silver, so gold weighs more than an equal volume of silver.
Why is silver better than gold?
1. Gold is more expensive. Edit: Silver is considered a better investment opportunity than Gold. One of the reasons is because there are far more industrial uses for Silver than there are for Gold. That means that silver is quickly diminishing in abundance while gold is actually Increasing in abundance. (Presently, there is about 5 to 7 times more gold than silver stored above ground.)
Why is gold more valuable than silver?
because it is more rare and silver is more heavy there for less portable | | Have to partially disagree with the above statement. Gold is more rare than silver while it is still in the ground. There is actually more processed gold in the world than silver. Silver is not heavier than gold. It is heavier in 'value' than gold and therefor not as portable. So why is gold more valuable than silver? Short answer - because people made it more valuable. Apparently, they like gold better. | | Gold also has more valuable industrial uses then silver for example: gold is more resistant to corrosion. Gold is also a good conductor of electricity, particularly because it resists corrosion i.e. silver actually conducts better then silver until it begins to corrode (charging metal tends to speed up corrosion). So it's not just that we 'like' gold more, there are practical reasons why gold is more valuable.
What makes Gold Atoms more conductive than other Atoms?
Gold is more conductive than other atoms (except silver and copper) because of its high concentration of free electrons. Silver and copper are more conductive than gold, but gold has the advantage of being corrosion resistant.
Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?
no copper is more conductive YES, silver is more conductive than copper.
What is the next highest degree of electrical conductivity other than silver?
Gold is incredibly conductive, which is why gold-plated wires tend to be more prized.
Is mercury more electrically conductive than copper?
No. Copper is the second most elkectircally conductive of all metals. Silver is the most conductive.
Is it true that so much silver has been consumed that there is more gold than silver?
Absolutely not! Silver is MUCH more plentiful than gold. If There were more gold than silver, silver would COST more than GOLD!
Does silver cost more than gold?
No, gold is more expensive than silver as it is more rare
Which is a better thermal conducter wood or silver?
Well, silver is more conductive when it comes to heat. As a matter of fact, it's the most conductive out of any of the base metals. As a side note, it also conducts electricity better than gold, although gold is used more often because it's very resistant to corrosion.
Is silver is more ductile or gold?
silver is more ductile than gold
Why are some of the coins gold and some silver?
gold is worth more than silver, so the more gold the more its worth.
What metals are conductors?
The related link lists all of the elements of the Periodic Table, by electrical conductivity. The top of the list is the worst conductor (Sulfur). The most conductive is silver. The second most conductive metal is copper. Due to expense of silver, copper is preferred. Aluminum is commonly used due to weight factor and cost. (even though a thicker wire is necessary to carry the same current). Gold, while more expensive and less conductive than copper, is resistant to corrosion, and is very ductile.
What weighs more gold or silver?
The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm^3 while the density of silver is 10.5 g/cm^3. Therefore gold is more dense than silver, so gold weighs more than an equal volume of silver.
Why is silver better than gold?
1. Gold is more expensive. Edit: Silver is considered a better investment opportunity than Gold. One of the reasons is because there are far more industrial uses for Silver than there are for Gold. That means that silver is quickly diminishing in abundance while gold is actually Increasing in abundance. (Presently, there is about 5 to 7 times more gold than silver stored above ground.)
