Do different metals conduct heat and electricity differently?

Answer 1

There are two main ways thermal energy is stored in solids. One way is in higher vibrational energy of the atom around its normal position and the other is in higher kinetic energy (or energy of motion) of any free electrons. In metals, heat energy is mostly transferred by the free electrons, which are free to easily move about the solid. This is why metals have the highest thermal conductivity. Here the thermal energy is picked up by the free electrons and rapidly transferred from atom to atom.

Answer 2

No. Different metals conduct heat at different rates. Silver, copper, and Aluminum conduct heat very well, Sleel doesn't conduct nearly as good. Selenium is a very poor conductor of heat, and titanium, Hastelloy C, Bismuth, and Mercury isn't much better.

Answer 3

Yes, different metals have varying levels of conductivity for both heat and electricity. Metals like copper and silver are excellent conductors of both heat and electricity, while metals like stainless steel and lead are poor conductors. Conductivity is influenced by factors such as the material's atomic structure and the presence of free electrons.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

no different metals conduct heat at different rates .

Answer 6

Yes, it is true; see the link bellow for detailed values.

Answer 7

Thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity are specific characteristics of each material.

Answer 8

In one word 'YES'.