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We know that in, general, metals and superconductors, as well as plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity.
Of the metals, silver conducts electricity the best, although it is relatively expensive. Copper is very commonly used because it is the second most conductive metal. We know that Group 1 and Group 2 metals (the alkali and alkaline earth metals) from the Periodic Table are good conductors. Other metals and metal alloys will also conduct, such as gold, aluminum, tungsten, brass, lead, bronze, iron ferrite, meteorite, tin, steel, iron, titanium, etc. Aluminum is also often used because it is highly conductive, and it much lighter than the other highly conductive metals.
At very low temperatures (meaning the temperature of liquid nitrogen), superconductors are by far the best conductors available. These are far superior to any known metal, but, they do not conduct at anything close to room temperature. Some superconductors have zero resistance, and so there are absolutely no current or power losses as electrons move through the material.
The general idea is that any material with free electrons will be a conductor. The more free electrons, the better the conductor will be. We also know that ionic solutions will conduct electricity. Salt water is an example of this. It should be noted that these materials include those in the solid, liquid and gas phases. As a plasma (an ionized material), electrons are suddenly made available to support conduction because of the fact that electrons have been torn from their orbits to ionize the material in the plasma. There will be a few more minor inclusions, and you can find more information by using the links.
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Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor does not conduct electricity. It is a type of organic compound, so it cannot ionize to conduct electricity.
How well do people conduct electricity when you touched something electrical?
People can conduct electricity when they touch something electrical based on the materials they are wearing or touching. Metal objects are good conductors, while non-metal objects like rubber are insulators that prevent the flow of electricity through the body. Wet conditions can also increase the risk of electrical conductivity through the body.
Does a 2p coin conduct electricity?
Well, isn't that a lovely question! Yes, a 2p coin can conduct electricity because it is made of metal. Just like how we use metal wires to conduct electricity, the metal in the coin allows electricity to flow through it. Remember, there's beauty and wonder in understanding how things work, even in the smallest of everyday objects like coins.
Does oxygen conduct electricity?
oxygen does not conduct electricity because it is a gas that we breath in and a gas that we cannot see so it cannot conduct electricity.
Do bases and acids conduct electricity?
Yes, both bases and acids can conduct electricity when dissolved in water because they form ions that are free to carry electric charge. In bases, hydroxide ions (OH-) conduct electricity, while in acids, hydrogen ions (H+) conduct electricity.
Do rubbers conduct electricity?
Rubber objects do not conduct electricity, neither do they let electricity travel through them.
What objects conduct heat from electricity?
A hair dryer
What is conductuctivity?
Is the rate or capacity that objects have to conduct electricity
Does a penny spoon and nail all conduct electricity?
Yes, all three objects (penny, spoon, nail) can conduct electricity since they are made of metal, which is a good conductor. However, the size and shape of the objects may affect how efficiently they conduct electricity.
What name is given to the objects that didn't conduct electricity?
Insultator
The name of an object which conducts heat or electricity?
Metals which have free valence electrons conduct electricity and heat. thus they are good conductors.
Objects that conduct electricity poorly are?
Objects that conduct electricity poorly are called poor conductors of electricity or insulators . There is a difference though. Poor conductors of electricity are capable of conduction under certain circumstances while insulators cannot conduct electricity under any condition, example ; air is a poor conductor of electricity as it cannot conduct under normal conditions but lightning is able to pass through it during a storm.
What objects can conduct electricity?
Any solid metal plus liquid mercury in their elemental form.
What objects will conduct electricity?
many "objects" conduct electricity. It is a matter of which "objects" or metals are more conductive than others. The metals range from Silver to Aluminum(weak conductor). Silver is a very good conductor but expensive, so people turn to copper.
Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor does not conduct electricity. It is a type of organic compound, so it cannot ionize to conduct electricity.
Does magnetite conduct electricity?
Rock is generally an insulator. Note that the color of a rock is usually not a good indicator of is composition of properties.
Does pyrite conduct electricity?
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
