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Liquids and gases are good insulators because their molecules are spaced farther apart compared to solids, reducing the transfer of heat energy through conduction. Furthermore, liquids and gases have low thermal conductivity, meaning they do not transfer heat as easily as solids. This makes them effective insulators against heat loss or gain.

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Are liquids and gases good insulators?

Liquids and gases are generally poor insulators compared to solids because their particles are more disordered and have higher thermal conductivity, allowing heat to transfer more easily. However, some gases like air can be used as insulators in certain applications, such as double-pane windows, where pockets of air help reduce heat transfer. Liquids are less commonly used as insulators due to their lower thermal resistance compared to gases and solids.


Which liquids are insulators?

Some examples of liquids that are good insulators include oil, pure water, and silicone oil. These liquids have high resistance to electrical conductance, meaning they do not allow electricity to flow through them easily.


Gases are good insulators because their molecules are?

because they are so far from one another and they are scattered unmannerly, so compressing means to bring them closer..


Is gas a good conductor of electricity?

Air and other gases are usually good insulators but sometimes they can be good conductors


Can electric charges travel through wires?

Electric charges can travel through solids, liquids, or gases. They can travel through conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.


Why are some liquids and some gas conductors of electricity?

molten metals are liquids that conduct electricity (mercury is molten at room temperature)electrolytes are liquids that conduct electricity (acids, salts, or bases either dissolved in water or molten)ionized gases conduct electricity (unless ionized gases are excellent insulators)


Can electric charges only travel through wires?

Electric charges can travel through solids, liquids, or gases. They can travel through conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.


How can liquids become gases and gases become liquids?

vaporization


Why are gases good insulators?

Gas particles are very far apart. So heat can't be passes, the heat escapes


Are all insulators and conductors solids?

No, insulators and conductors can be found in various states of matter. While many are solids (such as metals being conductors and plastics being insulators), there are also liquid and gaseous substances that can exhibit insulating or conducting properties.


Why are liquids and gases not good conductors of heat?

i have no earthly idea. I'm clueless


What elements are good insulators?

Materials with high electrical resistance, such as rubber, glass, and plastic, are good insulators. Non-metals like wood and ceramic also have insulating properties. Additionally, gases like air and vacuum can act as insulators due to their low thermal conductivity.