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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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How do you account for fair and poor conductors of electricity?
The mobility of the electrons in matter. Tightly bound electrons make for poor conductors.
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.
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.
Is it true that nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Some nonmetallic materials are good conductors, graphite being an example. In this form, it is considered a semi-metal for that reason. Normally, however, nonmetals are not good electrical conductors.
Compounds with what bonds are poor conductors of electricity even when melted?
Covalent
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.
Does corrosion conduct electricity?
Mostly no - most oxides are poor conductors.
Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
Are insulators dull brittle and poor conductors?
Insulators are conductors
Why do you call metals as poor conductors?
Metals are poor conductors as they offer resistance to the flow of electrons however super conductors offer less or no resistance
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 you account for fair and poor conductors of electricity?
The mobility of the electrons in matter. Tightly bound electrons make for poor conductors.
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.
Are good or poor conductors better emitters?
good conductors are better emitters
