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Explain why metals are good conductor of heat?
Metals are especially good at conducting heat because they have electrons in. These are called delocalised electrons which are free moving electrons. Therefore when they gain kinetic energy (heat) they vibrate quicker and can then move around. This means that they can pass on the kinetic energy (heat) more quickly.
How do electrons help in transfer of heat energy?
when a substance is heated,the molecules in that substance get heat energy. we know that all of the molecule in the substance having electrons. when substance is heated. electrons becoming high energetic.and they move faster and also energy will propagate though out the substance
What is a group of elements with few valence electrons that conduct heat amd electricity?
halogen NOTE added by Dr.J.): A halogen doesn't have a few valence electrons. They have 7 valence electrons.
What are conduction electrons?
Conduction electrons are electrons that are free to move within a material and participate in the conduction of electricity. In metals, conduction electrons come from the outermost energy levels of atoms, where the electrons are not tightly bound to the individual atoms. These mobile electrons are responsible for the high electrical conductivity of metals.
What is it called when free electrons in metals transferring energy by colliding with other atoms or electrons?
It is called thermal conduction, where free electrons in metals transfer energy through collisions with other atoms or electrons, facilitating the flow of heat throughout the material. This process is a key mechanism for heat transfer in metals.
Why are metals conductors of heat?
Because of their many valence electrons. The free-moving electrons transmit heat quickly.
Why metal's are good conductor of heat?
metals are densely packed molecules that transfer heat easily while less dense matter do not transfer heat easily.
Radioactive decay can be affected by what?
Most types of radioactive decay cannot be affected by anything. However, radioactive decay involving electron capture will be affected by the removal of electrons from around the nucleus. In the absence of orbital electrons, it cannot occur at all.
Why do metals conduct heat and electricity?
Electrons in metals are mobile and carry (conduct) electricity and heat energy. Plato: Free moving electrons carry both heat and electric current throughout the system
Why are electrons affected by the addition of heat light or electricity?
Each of those has energy; so each of them MAY, under certain circumstances, knock an electron out of its orbit around the atom, or make it move around.
Is pewter affected by attic heat?
Probably not but in extreme heat it would. I think.
Which subatomic particle is affected by heat?
electron.
How people get affected by friction?
They heat up.
What type of heat is affected by color?
Radiation!!
What is the relationship between the specific heat of electrons and their behavior in a material?
The specific heat of electrons is related to how they behave in a material. Electrons with higher specific heat can store more energy and move more freely, affecting the material's conductivity and thermal properties.
How are electrons involved in conducting heat or electricity?
In conducting heat, electrons transfer energy by colliding with each other and with the lattice structure of the material. This movement of electrons carries heat energy through the material. In conducting electricity, electrons are able to move freely within the material's structure, creating an electric current as they flow from an area of high potential energy to an area of low potential energy.
How are electrons affected by gravity?
Electrons are affected by gravity in the same way as any other object with mass. Gravity causes electrons to be pulled towards the center of the Earth, just like it does with all other objects. However, the effect of gravity on electrons is very small compared to other forces that act on them, such as electromagnetic forces.
