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Solids are better conductors due to the close formation of the atoms to one another allowing energy to be more easily transferred between electrons, where as liquids have more space between atoms causing energy to be transferred less effectively

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Do Solids usually conduct heat better then liquids and gases?

Solids do conduct heat better than gases, although not necessarily better than liquids. Some solids are actually composite materials, because they can have a porous structure which contains gas within the solid, and this results in solids that do not conduct heat very well. But it is the gas component which has this insulating property.


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....


Why are gases the worst conductors of all?

Gases are poor conductors of heat and electricity because their particles are widely spaced and have weak intermolecular forces. This means that heat and electrons cannot be transferred efficiently between gas particles, resulting in low conductivity. Liquids and solids, with their closer particles and stronger intermolecular forces, are better conductors than gases.


Why are solids better heat conductors than liquids?

Solids are better heat conductors than liquids because in solids, particles are closely packed together and can transfer heat more easily through vibrations. In liquids, particles are more spread out and move more freely, making it harder for heat to transfer effectively. Additionally, solids generally have higher thermal conductivity compared to liquids.


What type if substance does conduction work best in?

Conduction works best in solids because the particles are close together and can transfer heat energy through direct contact. Liquids and gases are poorer conductors of heat compared to solids.


Why is mercury a heat conductor?

Mercury is a (relatively) poor conductor of heat because unlike other metals (which are better heat conductors) mercury is a liquid and lacks the rigid crystal structure and electron configuration of solids that make them (sometimes) better thermal conductors.


Can gases and liquids carry heat by conduction?

Yes, gases and liquids can carry heat by conduction, although they are generally considered to be poor conductors compared to solids. In gases and liquids, heat is transferred through collisions between molecules and the flow of energy from higher temperature regions to lower temperature regions.


Why is gases the worst conductor?

Gases are poor conductors of heat because the molecules in gases are far apart and have weak intermolecular forces. This makes it difficult for heat to be transferred between gas molecules, resulting in low thermal conductivity. Additionally, gases have low density compared to liquids and solids, which further contributes to their poor heat conductivity.


What happens to solid liquids and gases when they are heated?

Solids ---heat---> Liquids ---more heat---> gases


Why is the gases the worse conductor?

Gases are poor conductors of heat because their molecules are widely spaced apart and have low intermolecular interactions, which limits the transfer of heat energy through collisions. In contrast, solids and liquids have closer-packed molecules that can efficiently transfer heat through conduction.


Do all solids conduct heat and same rate?

No, not all solids conduct heat at the same rate. Some solids, like metals, are good conductors of heat, while others, like plastics and wood, are poor conductors. The rate of heat conduction depends on the material's properties, such as its density, structure, and composition.


Is a gas a good thermal heat conductor?

Yes, gases are generally poor thermal conductors compared to solids and liquids. This is because gases have low density and their particles are further apart, making it harder for heat to transfer through them by conduction. Heat transfer in gases primarily occurs through convection rather than conduction.