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We know that in, general, metals and superconductors, as well as plasmas and ionic solutions conduct electricity.
Of the metals, silver conducts electricity the best, although it is relatively expensive. Copper is very commonly used because it is the second most conductive metal. We know that Group 1 and Group 2 metals (the alkali and alkaline earth metals) from the Periodic Table are good conductors. Other metals and metal alloys will also conduct, such as gold, aluminum, tungsten, brass, lead, bronze, iron ferrite, meteorite, tin, steel, iron, titanium, etc. Aluminum is also often used because it is highly conductive, and it much lighter than the other highly conductive metals.
At very low temperatures (meaning the temperature of liquid nitrogen), superconductors are by far the best conductors available. These are far superior to any known metal, but, they do not conduct at anything close to room temperature. Some superconductors have zero resistance, and so there are absolutely no current or power losses as electrons move through the material.
The general idea is that any material with free electronswill be a conductor. The more free electrons, the better the conductor will be. We also know that ionic solutions will conduct electricity. Salt water is an example of this. It should be noted that these materials include those in the solid, liquid and gas phases. As a plasma (an ionized material), electrons are suddenly made available to support conduction because of the fact that electrons have been torn from their orbits to ionize the material in the plasma. There will be a few more minor inclusions, and you can find more information by using the links.
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Does rayon conduct electricity?
No, rayon does not conduct electricity as it is a non-conductive material.
Do detergents conduct electricity?
no they do not conduct because they are neutral things
What are ion that conduct electricity in solution?
A solution containing ions conduct electricity. They are different for each solution.
Is conductors of heat and conductors of electricity the same thing?
Sometimes. Metals will conduct both heat and electricity. Glass will conduct heat but not electricity.
Does a banana conduct electricity?
Yes, a banana can conduct electricity. The high water content and minerals in a banana make it a good conductor of electricity. However, it is not as efficient a conductor as metals like copper.
Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor does not conduct electricity. It is a type of organic compound, so it cannot ionize to conduct electricity.
Does pyrite conduct electricity?
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
Why superconductor cannot conduct electricity?
Superconductors can conduct electricity.
Do pineapples conduct electricity?
yes a pineapple can conduct electricity.
What metal can't conduct electricity?
all metals can conduct electricity
Does soduim conduct electricity?
Yes, Sodium is a metal and it does conduct electricity.
Does latex conduct electricity?
No, latex is an insulating material and does not conduct electricity.
Does mineral conduct electricity?
Many inorganic compounds conduct electricity.
How solutions conduct electricity?
A solution containing ions conduct electricity.
Do nitrile gloves conduct electricity?
No, nitrile gloves do not conduct electricity.
What are the characteristics of the lanthanides?
They are silvery metals that conduct electricity.
Does methanol conduct electricity?
No, methanol does not conduct electricity. It does not conduct electricity because it is a non-electrolyte molecule. Sugar also is non-electrolyte, therefore it also does not conduct electricity.
