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In general, plastics are composed of many chains of complex molecules. In a lot of cases, all the valence electrons of all the atoms of the material are in Fermi energy levels below the conduction band. That is, the energy required to move electrons in plastics is "high" because the energy levels that electrons would have to be in within the structure of the plastic are well above where the electrons are actually hanging out.
The conduction band is a term we apply to the energy band that electrons have to be in to support current flow. Remember that current flow is like musical chairs in that everyone has to "move over one" all along the current path for current to flow. It's isn't about one electron going "into" a circuit at one end and that same electron coming out the other end. The "willingness" of electrons to "move over" to support current flow is conductivity, and electrons that are in "too low" an energy level (because they are being "kept at home" by the chemical structure of the material - the plastic) won't help with conduction. Just as a quick contrast, in a metal, there are lots of electrons in energy levels high enough to support conduction. These are the so-called "free electrons" you hear about. Plastics don't have them.
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Does pyrite conduct electricity?
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
Does electricity flow through water?
Yes it does. pure H2O will not conduct electricity, however most water has some impurities in it, and will then conduct quite nicely.
How metals conduct electricity?
Metals conduct electricity easily because the electrons in a metal crystal can move freely among the atoms.They are know as free electrons.
Do simple molecular substances conduct electricity?
Most molecular substances do not conduct electricity since the ions don't dissociate very well with molecular substances. However, most ionic substances do conduct electricity very well due to their ability to dissociate very well in water.
Would you expect cardboard to conduct electricity?
No, I wouldn't. It is more like a insulator, not a conductor. Silver conducts electricity the best. If a current were put through cardboard, it would most likely catch on fire, not conduct electricity.
Is an cling flim a conductor of electricity?
No, it is a plastic. Plastics do not conduct electricity.
What materials do not conduct electricity?
plasticglassStyrofoamwood
Can a tap conduct electricity?
Most water taps are made of metal and will thus conduct electricity, but some may be made of plastics or other nonconducting materials.
Why are rubber used to make electrical wires?
Rubber is not used though plastics are. Plastics are used to insulate them because they do not conduct electricity
What type of material does not conduct heat or electricity?
One type of material that does not conduct heat or electricity is a ceramic material, such as glass or porcelain. These materials have a high electrical resistance and low thermal conductivity, which prevents the flow of heat or electricity through them.
Which metals do not conduct electricity?
all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others
Procedure to distinguish conductor from non-condutors of electricity?
Metals like Copper, Iron Steel conduct electricity. Wood, rubber mats, most plastics either conduct electricity very badly or not at all. Metals are conductors, Wood is a non - conductor
Things that conduct electricity?
"things that conduct electricity" is a very common question, but however is different than "what things conduct electricity" things like water with salt dissolved into it, wood, metal, and SOME plastics conduct electricity, but copper and silver are the best even though people think gold is.
What are insulations from electricity?
Electricity insulation is a large group of materials which do not conduct electricity. Those materials are used to protect us from electricity. Rubber, plastics, ceramics are only some of the different types of materials which are good insulators.
Why are plastics used for making some parts of electric irons?
Plastics are cheap, versatile, and easy to shape, which is why many household appliances have them. They also do not conduct electricity, which is another plus for electrical devices.
How do pineapples conduct electricity?
Pineapples contain water and electrolytes, which can conduct electricity. The ions in the water inside the pineapple allow for the flow of electric current when a voltage is applied.
Why plastics donnot connduct electricity afterall it is made up of atoms?
The atoms it is made out of do not have 1 or 2 valence electron on the outer shell, so therefore they do not conduct electricity well. Atoms that do have 1 or 2 valence electron on the outer shell, like copper, conduct electricity well.
