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Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?

No, copper is a better conductor of electricity than silver. Copper has a lower electrical resistivity compared to silver, making it more efficient for conducting electricity. This is why copper is widely used in electrical wiring and transmission lines.


What is a better conductor of electricity copper or gold?

Copper is a better conductor of electricity than gold. This is because copper has more free electrons available for conducting electricity due to its electron configuration. Gold has fewer free electrons, making it less conductive than copper.


How are copper and silver different?

Copper is a reddish-brown metal that is a better conductor of electricity compared to silver, which is a white metal. Silver is more resistant to corrosion than copper and is more reflective. Copper tends to be more affordable than silver.


Is gold or copper the second best conductor of electricity?

Copper is the second best conductor of electricity with low static resitivity (high conductivity) of 1.68 E-8. Gold is next with resitivity of 2.44 e -8


Does copper conduct electricity better than gold?

Yes, it does! Pure copper is a much better electrical conductor at normal operating conditions. Gold plating is used in electronics and cables because of it's corrosion resistance. I'm not really sure why though. Silver is cheaper than gold, and oxides to silver oxide, which is still a better conductor than gold. pure silver is the best naturally occurring conductor, followed by copper followed (not very closely) by gold.

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Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?

No, copper is a better conductor of electricity than silver. Copper has a lower electrical resistivity compared to silver, making it more efficient for conducting electricity. This is why copper is widely used in electrical wiring and transmission lines.


Is water a better conductor of electricity then silver?

no, water is NOT a better conductor of electricity then silver


What are the differences between copper and silver?

Copper is reddish-brown, soft, and an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. Silver is white, lustrous, and also a good conductor of electricity. Silver is more expensive and has better corrosion resistance compared to copper.


What is a better conductor of electricity copper or gold?

Copper is a better conductor of electricity than gold. This is because copper has more free electrons available for conducting electricity due to its electron configuration. Gold has fewer free electrons, making it less conductive than copper.


What metal is second best conductor?

Silver is the second best conductor of electricity after copper.


What are example of conductor of electricity?

iron, copper, silver


What is a better conductor of electricity then copper?

A: Silver actually but not too desirable because it has the tendency to tarnish with oxygen


What are some interesting facts about copper?

Copper is a better conductor of heat and electricity than any other metal except silver


Is silver wire a better conductor?

The best conductor of electricity is copper wire. Silver is a better conductor than copper, look up basic data. But silver is not practicable for widespread use, copper is nearly as good and more practicable for engineering use as well as cost.


Is is silver a better conductor than copper?

Silver is the best conducting metal, both thermally and electrically. It is followed by Copper, then Gold, then Aluminum.


Is gold cunductor of heat or electricity?

Gold is a good thermal conductor (looks like only copper and silver are better - see engineeringtoolbox dot com) Gold is also a good electrical conductor. Copper and silver are a little better, though.


Which element would be the best conductor of electricity?

Silver is the best conductor of electricity, and as it is costly, copper is widely used.