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What is a good conductor of heat in liquid?

mercury


What solids are good conductors?

All metals are solids and good conductors apart from Mercury which is a liquid but is a good conductor.


Is liquid a poor electrical conductor true or false?

Liquid is one of the 3 (or 4) states of matter: Gas, liquid, and solid. Being a liquid really has nothing to do with its conductivity. Example: Pure water is not a good conductor. Pure mercury in liquid form is a really good conductor. The Fourth state of matter is considered to be Plasma.


What element that is a good conductor of electricity It also forms a chloride in the form XCl2 and an oxide in form of XO.The element is a liquid at room temperature.What is the identity?

Mercury is the only element that is both liquid at room temperature and a good conductor of electricity. Mercury also has the other properties specified.


Is mercury or Hg a good or poor conductor?

Mercury is a metal and a good conductor.


Is Mercury a good conductor of current?

Mercury is a relatively good conductor of electricity (it used to be used in positioning switches to complete an electric circuit when the switch tipped so that enclosed mercury cam in contact with two terminals e.g. a switch on the lid of a freezer box which turned the light on when the lid was opened). Mercury is a relatively poor conductor of heat (compared to most other metals).


Is mercury good conductor of heta?

No. Mercury is a poor conductor of heat.


What are the advantages of mercury as a thermometeric liquid?

As mercury has a low specific heat yet is a good conductor of heat it has been the choice for thermometers. The ease of reading is due to the fact that the mercury does not wet the walls of the glass.


Why is mercury used in electrical switches?

Mercury is used in electrical switches because it is a good conductor of electricity and has low resistance, making it suitable for creating a reliable electrical connection. Additionally, mercury is a liquid at room temperature, allowing it to easily flow and make contact in the switch mechanism. However, the use of mercury is being phased out due to its toxicity and environmental impact.


What phase of matter is Mercury?

Mercury's state of matter is a liquid. Mercury is not a good conductor of heat and cinnabar is the largest natural source for mercury.


Why is mercury used for electrical appliances?

Mercury is used in electrical appliances, such as thermostats and switches, because it is a good conductor of electricity and can create stable electrical connections. Additionally, mercury switches can operate effectively in a wide range of temperatures. However, due to environmental and health concerns, the use of mercury in electrical appliances is being phased out in many places.


Is nitrogen a conductor of electricity?

Nitrogen is not a good electrical conductor.