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Molecular compounds are poor conductors because they have no charge. Molecular compounds are simply just covalent bonds. Since covalent compounds dont give or take, they SHARE valence electrons they have no charge.
Electricity is only created by positive and negative electrons, but since a molecular compound has no charge they are poor conductors.
ONLY MOST ARE POOR CONDUCTORS. Why? Sometimes there is an unbalance and some molecules like Water tend be favor positive or negative, water for instance is just slightly negative.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
- lower density- lower hardness- lower melting point- lower boiling point- some nonmetals are gaseous or liquidsetc.
Does sulfur conducts heat?
Yes, sulfur is a poor conductor of heat. This is because of its molecular structure which limits the ability of heat to pass through it efficiently.
Which of the following is a property of nonmetals poor conductors of electric current very reactive with water malleable shiny?
Many - but not all - are poor conductors of electric current.
How do you account for fair and poor conductors of electricity?
Fair conductors of electricity have some electrons that can move freely, allowing for the flow of electricity. Poor conductors have fewer free electrons, hindering the flow of electricity. This difference is due to the material's atomic structure and its ability to facilitate the movement of charged particles.
Is it true that nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
No, nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity. This is because they do not have freely moving electrons that can carry the heat or electric charge effectively. Metals, on the other hand, are good conductors due to the presence of delocalized electrons.
Why molecular compounds are poor conductors?
molecular compounds are poor conductors because they do not break up into ions. Hope this helps and I'm not to late:)
What are some poor conductors of heat?
Poor conductors of heat are generally also poor conductors of electricity. These would include most gases, ceramics and man-made plastics. A vacuum will not conduct heat either.
What group of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?
most non ferrous materials are poor conductors with exceptions
Are poor conductors of heat poor conductors of electricity?
Yes.
Which set of properties would identify an unknown white solid as a molecular compound?
To identify an unknown white solid as a molecular compound, one could examine its physical properties such as low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds, which typically have higher values. Additionally, molecular compounds are usually poor conductors of electricity in solid and liquid states, as they do not contain free-moving ions. Solubility in nonpolar solvents would also suggest a molecular nature, as many molecular compounds are more soluble in organic solvents than in water.
Does corrosion conduct electricity?
Mostly no - most oxides are poor conductors.
What do you call poor conductors?
Poor conductors of electricity are often referred to as insulators. Insulators have high resistance to the flow of electricity due to their molecular structure, which makes them unable to conduct electricity efficiently. Examples of insulators include rubber, plastic, and glass.
Why are alloys poor conductors of electricity?
Alloys are a combination of two or more elements. Not all alloys are poor conductors, in fact many are used specifically as conductors.
How do conductors and insulators transfer heat?
Conductors transfer heat through the movement of free electrons that can carry thermal energy efficiently. Insulators are poor conductors because they lack free electrons for heat transfer, so they rely on slower processes like molecular vibration and collisions for heat transfer to occur.
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
- lower density- lower hardness- lower melting point- lower boiling point- some nonmetals are gaseous or liquidsetc.
Is ionic compounds electrical conductivity in liquid state poor or good?
There are free ions in the liquid state of ionic compound, hence the are good conductors of electricity.
What you call poor conductors?
Insulators.
