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metals are good conductors of heat, this is so because they possess free electrons
in case of metals the energy levels are closely placed, hence the free electrons can easily absorb heat energy and be promoted to higher energy state, i.e. higher K.E. of the electrons, hence they get heated faster.
in simple words...metals have low specific heat capacity.
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Why does ice-cream take a longer time to melt in a cardboard box than a metal box?
Metal is a conductor of heat, while cardboard is an insulator. The metal box will heat up quickly, while the cardboard box will be resistant to heat change.
Why does ice cream take a longer time to melt in a cardboard box than a metal box?
Metal is a conductor of heat, while cardboard is an insulator. The metal box will heat up quickly, while the cardboard box will be resistant to heat change.
In which containers is heat transfer taking place?
Heat transfer can take place in any container that can conduct heat, such as metal pots and pans, glass containers, and ceramic dishes. The material of the container will influence how quickly heat is transferred to or from the contents inside.
Why does a metal spoon take in more heat?
A metal spoon tends to absorb heat more quickly because metals have high thermal conductivity, allowing them to transfer heat from the hot substance it is placed in more effectively than materials with lower thermal conductivity, such as plastic or wood. This is why a metal spoon can feel hotter to the touch when placed in a hot liquid compared to other types of spoons.
Why does ice melt slower on wood than metal?
Metals are good conductors- meaning they can gain and lose heat quickly, depending on its environment. Generally, all things in the Universe try to gravitate towards Thermodynamic equilibrium, which means objects want to distribute heat so that they are the same temperature as the objects around them (except when there is an outside source of mechanical energy being converted to heat within the object). The only difference is that some materials are quick to give up or gain heat (i.e. conductors such as metal), and some are slow to give up or gain heat (insulators such as fiberglass- the stuff in your attic). So when an ice cube (which is very cold) comes into contact with metal, the metal wants to distribute its heat to reach Thermodynamic equilibrium. And since it is a conductor, the metal can quickly transfer its own heat to the ice cube, thus quickly melting it.
Why is the sand hot only on the top layer and why does heat?
Sand at the surface heats up quickly because it absorbs sunlight, which warms the particles at the top layer. Deeper layers of sand take longer to heat up because sunlight penetrates less effectively. Heat is transferred in sand through conduction, with the top layer passing on heat to lower layers.
Does a tin pan heat water faster than a plastic pan?
Tin is a type of metal. Metal absorbs heat faster than plastic. Thos can be proven if u take a metal spoon and a plastic spoon into the sun. The metal one heats up faster. This is the same for everything else including pans..... hope this helped... XD
Does leaving a metal spoon in a hot drink make it cool faster?
the spoon is metal and metal conducts heat , if you put a metal spoon in a drink the drink will retain the heat but if you take it out it's like your taking a whole lot of heat, in other words a metal spoon is like a magnet of heat it you remove the spoon it will remove heat but if you keep it in the heat will stay.shoraye khatter.
Why would a plastic kettle stay hotter than a metel kettle?
How long something stays hot depends on its heat capacity. Heat capacity is a measure of the amount of energy required to change the temperature of an object.Water has a relatively large heat capacity per gram whereas metals have a low heat capacity. This means that water retains it heat but metals heat and cool quickly. We can take a metal tray from an oven and put it to cool, we can touch the tray soon afterwards but the roast that we put on the serving platter stays hot for a lot longer.The plastic in the kettle will cool depending on its heat capacity. Metal cools quickly due to its low heat capacity.
How to Take spring out of metal?
This depends on the metal, but for most metals, the answer is : heat the metal to red heat, then cool it slowly. This is called annealing. copper is one of the exceptions. To anneal it, get it red-hot then dunk it in cold water.
What would it take to destroy metal?
To destroy metal you would need to put it in extreme heat (fire) or cut it with a crystal saw. :)
How long does it take copper to heat up?
The time it takes for copper to heat up depends on factors like its thickness, the heat source, and the starting temperature. Generally, copper has good thermal conductivity and can heat up relatively quickly compared to other materials.
