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Different combinations of elements form different types of bonds. Ionic or covalent bonds in solid materials result in materials that have low electrical conductivity (hence are good insulators). Metallic bonds are the kind that produce high conductivity. Liquids may be electrically conductive to the extent that they contain dissociated ions. Liquids that are non polar and contain no ions will be good insulators.

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What happens when a charged insulator is placed near an uncharged metallic object, and how does the presence of the insulator affect the behavior of the metallic object?

When a charged insulator is placed near an uncharged metallic object, the charges in the insulator induce opposite charges in the metallic object through electrostatic induction. This causes the metallic object to become polarized, with one side becoming positively charged and the other side becoming negatively charged. The presence of the insulator affects the behavior of the metallic object by creating an attractive force between the opposite charges, causing the metallic object to be attracted towards the charged insulator.


How can you use a circuit to decide whether an object is a conductor or an insulator?

Well, if you have a functioning (=closed) circuit, and introduce an unknown object, then if the circuit is still functioning (=closed) then the object is a conductor. If it stops working, then it's either an insulator or an very poor conductor.


What is the result of shifting around charges in an insulator due to the close presence of a charged object?

The charges in the insulator will rearrange themselves to minimize their mutual repulsion and align with the electric field of the nearby charged object. This redistribution of charges creates induced dipoles in the insulator, leading to an overall polarization of the material.


What is an object called that doesnot conduct electricity?

An object that does not conduct electricity is referred to as an insulator. Insulators are materials that have high electrical resistance and do not allow electric current to flow through them easily. Examples of insulators include rubber, glass, and plastic.


The name of an object that reduces the passage of heat electricity or sound is?

electric circuit

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An object that is a good insulator?

Rubber is an object that is a good insulator.


What does the term 'insulator' means?

insulator is a object that is not a good conductorSo it keeps the heat in.


What happens when a charged insulator is placed near an uncharged metallic object, and how does the presence of the insulator affect the behavior of the metallic object?

When a charged insulator is placed near an uncharged metallic object, the charges in the insulator induce opposite charges in the metallic object through electrostatic induction. This causes the metallic object to become polarized, with one side becoming positively charged and the other side becoming negatively charged. The presence of the insulator affects the behavior of the metallic object by creating an attractive force between the opposite charges, causing the metallic object to be attracted towards the charged insulator.


An object that can transfer heat easily is an?

An insulator. More specifically, a thermal (heat) insulator, as opposed to an electrical insulator, which suppresses the flow of electricity.


How can you test if an object is an insulator or a conductor?

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How can you use a circuit to decide whether an object is a conductor or an insulator?

Well, if you have a functioning (=closed) circuit, and introduce an unknown object, then if the circuit is still functioning (=closed) then the object is a conductor. If it stops working, then it's either an insulator or an very poor conductor.


What ia a Insulator?

An insulator is an object that electricity, heat or sound cannot pass through. It is the opposite to conductor.


An object that stops the flow of electricity?

Rubber. Or an insulator.


What is the science name for a object that does not let electrick through?

insulator


List the object that did not conduct electricity what would you call these?

Insulator


How can you tell if an unknown material is a conductor or an insulator?

well you can tell by if it has a wand


What is an example of an object that doesn't transfer heat easily?

The answer for that question is an insulator.