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Because the force of attraction between the particles is not as strong as those in solids and the particles move freely about the liquid. Hence, when heat is passed through the liquid. It takes a longer time for the particles to collide with one another and passing the heat energy to the other particle.
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∙ 15y agoIn general, they are good conductors of heat energy. However they usually have a significant change in volume with increasing / decreasing temperature, which changes density, which moves more heat away via convection than by conduction. Never try to pick up a hot metal pan with a wet hot pad... water is a very good conductor of heat.
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Liquids and gases have lower intermolecular attractive forces.
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Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
Which are the worse conductors of heat liquids or gases?
Gases are the worse conductors of heat . This is because their particles are very spaced out and so can collide only infrequently.
Styrofoam cups are poor conductors of heat?
Polystyrene is a poor conductor of heat; it is largely used as a thermal insulator.
What name is given to materials that are poor heat conductors?
convection
What types of materials are poor conductors of heat?
that is why hot pads are so popular and other pots and pans have handles made out of conductors like wood or plastic keep the heat from traveling through the handle and to your hand.
Are poor conductors of heat poor conductors of electricity?
Yes.
Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
What are some poor conductors of heat?
Poor conductors of heat are generally also poor conductors of electricity. These would include most gases, ceramics and man-made plastics. A vacuum will not conduct heat either.
What are some conductors of heat?
Gold, diamond, rubber, and glass are poor heat conductors.
What are the physical properties of nonmetals?
Poor conductors of heat and electricity.Brittle - if a solid.Nonductile.Do not possess metallic luster.Transparent as a thin sheet.Solids, liquids or gases at room temperature.
Are liquids and gases poor conductors of heat?
I had the same problem as you. Gases and Liquids are poor conductors of heat because they don't have many particales like a solid. If heat was one end of a solid it would slowly make the paricales vibrate in a few seconds, whereas in a liquid or gas it takes longer to make all the particles vibrate. A conductor consumes heat so a gas/liquid wouldn't hold much heat. I hope this helped.
Why are gases and liquids poor conductors of heat?
I had the same problem as you. Gases and Liquids are poor conductors of heat because they don't have many particales like a solid. If heat was one end of a solid it would slowly make the paricales vibrate in a few seconds, whereas in a liquid or gas it takes longer to make all the particles vibrate. A conductor consumes heat so a gas/liquid wouldn't hold much heat. I hope this helped.
What are some bad conductors of heat?
Gold, diamond, rubber, and glass are poor heat conductors.
What nonmetals in the solid state are poor conductors of heat tend to?
Nonmetals in the solid state tend to be brittle and poor conductors of heat.
Elements that are poor conductors or heat such as bromine?
Silicon is a poor conductor of heat. So is
What are poor conductors of heat used for?
Insulation
What are poor conductors of heat and energy?
wood
