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The number of free electrons in a given volume is different for each metal; many electrons is good conductivity.

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Name two examples of thermal conductors?

Many metals are good conductors. While technically a fridge is one, that's probably not the answer you're looking for. Anything conducts heat, even humans. Believe it or not but diamonds are some of the best conductors out there.


What state of matter is a poor conductor of heat?

it depends like there are some solids which are better conductors than others but I think that gases are the worst conductors of heat as they have lots of spaces between there molecules and so heat cant pass throught them....


Is metal an conductor or insulator?

Metals are mainly known as very good conductors and very bad insulators of heat and electricity. Other solids, non-metals, are very poor conductors. They eventually conduct heat but very slowly. The best metal conductor is copper, even though it is at the bottom of the reactivity series. But as to come to a conclusion, yes, most metals are conductors, some are just better than others.


Difference between metals non metals?

There are a number of ways in which a metal can be differientiate a metal from a non-metals, these involve contrasting the properties between metals and non-metals and testing them to distinguish them from one another. Some contrasting properties between metals and non-metals: 1.) Metals conduct electricity whereas non-metals do not. 2.) Metals are shiny whereas non-metals are not. 3.) Metals are malleable whereas non-metals are brittle. 4.) Metals often have a higher boiling/melting point than non-metals. 4.) Metals are hard whereas non metals are not.


Where are semiconductors located in the periodic table?

All metals (on the left side of the steps) are conductors, whereas all non-metals (on the right side of the steps, including hydrogen) are insulators. However, there may be some elements near the steps that may or may not conduct, along with the lanthanides and actinides group

Related Questions

Metals are conductors of heat and electricity?

Yes, but some metals are better conductors than others.


Why are some kinds of metals conductors of electricity and some are not?

All metals can conduct electricity, though some better than others.


Are all types of metal conductors?

No, not all types of metals are conductors. Only metals that have free electrons in their atomic structure are good conductors of electricity. Examples of good conductors include copper, silver, and gold.


Are metals and nonmetals and nonmetals are both good conductors?

Metals are good conductors. Some non-metals are good conductors, but many others are not.


Are there any metals that have different properties than other metals?

Each metal has its own specific set of properties. Some metals are better conductors than others. Some metals have higher melting temperatures than others, there is even a metal that is in a liquid state at room temperature, that metal is called Mercury. Same metals are more malleable than others. They also differ in weights, in density.


Is a metal and nonmetals are both good conductors?

Metals are generally good conductors of electricity, as they have free-moving electrons that can carry electric current. Nonmetals, on the other hand, are poor conductors of electricity, as they lack free-moving electrons to conduct electricity effectively.


Are all metals electrical conductor?

Yes, metals are generally good electrical conductors due to the presence of free electrons that can move in response to an electric field. However, not all metals are equally good conductors, and some metals have higher electrical conductivity than others.


How some material are better conductors of electricity than others?

Materials that are better conductors of electricity typically have more free electrons that are able to move easily through the material when a voltage is applied. Metals are good conductors because they have many free electrons in their outer energy levels. In comparison, insulators have few free electrons and do not conduct electricity well.


What are the three main differences between the types of metals?

The three main differences between metals are their reactivity, electrical conductivity, and malleability. Some metals react more readily with other substances, like alkali metals, while others are more stable and resistant to corrosion. Metals also vary in their ability to conduct electricity, with some being excellent conductors (such as copper) while others are poor conductors. Additionally, metals differ in their malleability, with some being easily shaped and molded (like gold) while others are more rigid.


Is coper an conductor or an insulator?

Copper is a metal. Like all metals, it's a conductor. Copper is one of the best conductors. Some metals are better conductors, but they are not commonly used due to their high cost - for example, gold and silver.


How do some metals become super conductors?

Some metals become a super conductor when you freeze them


What are some good conductors?

There are many great conductors in the world. These conductors include but are not limited to water and many metals.