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The alkali metals are the most reactive metals in the periodic table of elements.

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Do elements that have high electric conductivity also have high thermal conductivity?

Not necessarily. While there is some correlation between electrical and thermal conductivity in metals, there are exceptions. For example, diamond is a good thermal insulator despite being a good electrical insulator. Additionally, materials like ceramics can have low electrical conductivity but high thermal conductivity.


Do metals have good thermal and electrical conductors?

Yes, metals are good thermal and electrical conductors. They have free electrons that can move easily through the material, allowing them to transfer heat and carry electrical current efficiently. This property makes metals valuable for various applications where high thermal or electrical conductivity is necessary.


Is Alkali another name for base or metal?

Alkali is another name for a base. It refers to a substance that has a pH greater than 7 and can neutralize acids. Metals are elements that typically exhibit properties such as high electrical and thermal conductivity.


What is non metals thermal conductivity?

Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity, and is thus used as a heat substrate in some semi-conductor assemblies. It is about 400 times that of copper. Liquid Helium may be even better, but practicality rules that out for most things.


Do substances with good electrical conductivity conduct heat well?

Yes, substances with good electrical conductivity typically also conduct heat well. This is because the movement of electrons that allows for good electrical conductivity also facilitates the transfer of thermal energy. Materials like metals, which are good conductors of electricity, are also good conductors of heat.

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What are conductivity metals?

Metals have a higher electrical and thermal conductivity than nonmetals.


Do nonmetals or metals have high thermal and electrical conductivity?

Metals generally have higher thermal and electrical conductivity compared to nonmetals. This is because metals have a "sea of electrons" that can move freely through the material, allowing for efficient transfer of heat and electricity. Nonmetals, on the other hand, typically have fewer available electrons for conduction.


Do elements that have high electric conductivity also have high thermal conductivity?

Not necessarily. While there is some correlation between electrical and thermal conductivity in metals, there are exceptions. For example, diamond is a good thermal insulator despite being a good electrical insulator. Additionally, materials like ceramics can have low electrical conductivity but high thermal conductivity.


What property of metallic bonds affect the thermal and electrical conductivity of metals?

electron negativity


Metals are known to?

metals are known to be a good conductor of heat and electricity.


What is the best conductor in all metal?

Silver is the best conductor of electricity among all metals. It has the highest electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity compared to other metals.


Is the electrical conductivity of molten metals high or low?

Metals are already good electrical conductors, and melting metals increases their electrical conductivity. All that heat (thermal energy) allows electrons a lot more mobility so they can more effectively contribute to current flow.


Do metals have good thermal and electrical conductors?

Yes, metals are good thermal and electrical conductors. They have free electrons that can move easily through the material, allowing them to transfer heat and carry electrical current efficiently. This property makes metals valuable for various applications where high thermal or electrical conductivity is necessary.


Ability of material to conduct heat or electritcity?

The ability of a material to conduct heat is known as thermal conductivity, while the ability to conduct electricity is known as electrical conductivity. Both properties depend on the material's atomic and molecular structure, with metals typically having high electrical conductivity and a range of materials having varying thermal conductivity.


Is Alkali another name for base or metal?

Alkali is another name for a base. It refers to a substance that has a pH greater than 7 and can neutralize acids. Metals are elements that typically exhibit properties such as high electrical and thermal conductivity.


How are metalliods different from metals?

Metalloids have some properties similar to properties of non metals; metalloids have bad thermal and electrical conductivity, they are brittle, soft etc.


What is non metals thermal conductivity?

Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity, and is thus used as a heat substrate in some semi-conductor assemblies. It is about 400 times that of copper. Liquid Helium may be even better, but practicality rules that out for most things.