Is gold a better conductor of electricity than graphite?

Answer 1

Gold is not the best electrical conductor. Silver is actually a better conductor. Gold is generally thought of as a better material to use because of it corrosion resistance. The reason why gold is conductive is the same reason why almost all conductive solids (and a few liquids) are conductive. They have free electrons (valence electons). Think of an atom. Around the nucleus, orbit the electrons. The electrons form into rings with a specific amount of electrons allowed in each ring. To be in good ballance, the atom wants to have the last ring to be completely full. So, elements that have a few extra electrons like Au and Ag try to get rid of them. Thus making them conduct electricity. (in laymans terms)

Answer 2

Yes. If you ignore "superconductors", gold is about the best conductor of heat and electricity.

Comment

Silver is the best conductor, followed by copper, then gold.

Answer 3

The conductivity (how well a material conducts) of a material depends on the density of its free electrons (number of free electrons per unit volume). The best metal conductor is silver. Copper's conductivity is 95% that of silver. Gold's conductivity is 65% that of silver. So, as you can see, gold is by no means the 'best' conductor.

Answer 4

No, gold is not a better conductor of electricity than graphite. Graphite is a better conductor of electricity due to its structure, which allows for the easy movement of electrons. Gold, although a good conductor, is not as efficient as graphite in terms of electrical conductivity.

Answer 5

look it their placement on the Periodic Table of elements. gold (au)of course has a higher density than copper (cu). therefore the electrons don't have to jump as far.

Answer 6

No. Silver is a better conductor of electricity (and heat), but silver tarnishes while gold doesn't.

Answer 7

yes it is