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I think you are meaning HEAT -- and Mercury is a metal regardless that it is liquid - and most metals conduct heat (or electricity) better than water.
Water absorbs heat a tremendous amount whereas metals conduct heat through themselves.
Add: Mercury is actually a poor conductor of heat, but not as poor as water.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause it is a metal and it thus contains free electrons but water on the other hand is only a covalent substance,though they all conduct heat by convection in the raw sense
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What is the difference between mercury and other metals?
As compared to other metals, mercury is a poor conductor of heat but a fair conductor of electricity. Mercury has an exceptionally low melting temperature for a d-block metal.
Why water is bad conductor of heat?
Water is bad conductor of heat due to its chemical composition. Water contains oxygen and hydrogen both of which are poor conductors of heat.
Why mercury is preferred as a thermometric substance?
Reason1.The mercury is good conductor of heat and expand rapidly and thus the temp;change quickly. 2.Mercury has a low heat capacity3.The mercury is opeque to light and can been seen clearly4.The mercury does not stick with the wall of container.5.Mercury has a freezing point of -39c and boiling point of 357
Will a metal cup or a styrofoam cup keep the hot water warm after a short time?
It is the Styrofoam cup as it is not a good conductor of heat but the metal cup is a good conductor of heat.
Is Polyethylene a good conductor of heat?
It is a medium to poor conductor of heat
Why mercury is used instead of bad conductor of heat?
Mercury is a poor conductor of heat.
Why mercury good heat conductor but not water?
Because you can see air
Is mercury good conductor of heta?
No. Mercury is a poor conductor of heat.
Why is mercury a better conductor oh heat than water at room temperature?
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Is the Mercury is the best conductor of heat?
It's not, there are materials that are better, like diamond.
Is mercury a conductor of heat?
yes
What is a good conductor of heat in liquid?
mercury
Mercury is the only metal that is conductor of heat?
All metals are heat conductors; mercury is not special.
How well does mercury conduct heat?
Mercury is a good conductor of heat. Unfortunately, heat will produce vapor which is toxic.
Is mercury a conductor a heat?
All metals are heat conductors; mercury is not special (8,3 W/m.K).
Is water a good conductor of heat or bad?
Water is a good conductor of heat.
What is the best conductor of heat in liquid among mercury alcohol and oil?
mercury
