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Why some of materials are good conductors of electricity while the rest are not?
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∙ 12y ago
heat conductors:
Copper
aluminium
Iron
Graphite
Brass
Steel
Insulators:
Newspaper
Plastic
Cast-Iron
Cotton
Wool
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell, some materials conduct electricity because of its density.. or how close together their molecules are that form the object. What EXACTLY the substance is made of is a big part of it as well. It depends on how easy electricity can move through the molecules.
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∙ 12y agoelctrical conduction in materials is due to the free electrons ( electrons which are not bound to any nucleus) present in the material. The availability of free electrons depends upon the forbidden energy gap and also the temperature conditions. This is the reason that metals have very high electrical conductivy and insulators have very low conductivity.
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∙ 14y agoMetals
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Good conductors of electricity are often good conductors of heat?
Generally speaking, materials that are good conductors of heat are good conductors of electricity. But there is a notable exception. Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, conducts heat better than any metal, but it is an electrical insulator.
What is the name of materials that are not good conductors of electricity?
They are called insulators. Rubber is an example of a good electrical insulator.More:PlasticGlassAirWoodCeramicPorcelainPaperVarnishMineral OilSlateMarblePolyethyleneSiliconePVCKaptonTeflon
Good conductors of heat and electricity?
Most metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
What material is a condutor of electricity?
Materials that allow electricity to pass through them easily, such as metals. The best conductor is silver, but other metals such as copper and iron are also good conductors, while being a lot cheaper.
What materials is a good conductor of electricity rubber silver glass plastic?
Copper and silver are good conductors as both are metals.
What materials are no good conductors of electricity?
rubber
What is the difference between conductive and non-conductive?
Conductive materials: they are good conductors of heat or electricity. Nonconductive materials: they are not good conductors of heat or electricity.
Good conductors of electricity are often good conductors of heat?
Generally speaking, materials that are good conductors of heat are good conductors of electricity. But there is a notable exception. Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, conducts heat better than any metal, but it is an electrical insulator.
What are some materials that are good conductors?
metals like iron and copper These are good conductors of both heat and electricity.
How are conductor and insulators similar?
Conductors are materials that allow energy such as heat and electricity to pass through while insulators prevent the energy to flow. Most metals are considered good conductors while rubber is a good insulator.
Solids that are good at moving heat from one end to the other are called?
Materials that can conduct heat are called good conductors of heat and electricity. Most of the time, these materials are metals. Nonmetals are not good conductors of heat.
Materials that are usually good conductors of electricity?
I'm pretty sure its metals
Is true Metals are not good conductors of electricity. An electrolyte solution conducts electricity. Wood is a good conductor of electricity. Nonmetals are good conductors of electricity.?
1. Metals are good conductors of electricity.2.An electrolyte solution conducts electricity.3. Wood and nonmetals are not good conductors of electricity.
What is the name of materials that are not good conductors of electricity?
They are called insulators. Rubber is an example of a good electrical insulator.More:PlasticGlassAirWoodCeramicPorcelainPaperVarnishMineral OilSlateMarblePolyethyleneSiliconePVCKaptonTeflon
Are glass and rubber conductors?
Glass and rubber are not good conductors of electricity.
Good conductors of heat and electricity?
Most metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
What do all conductors of electricity have in common?
The best conductors of electricity have that they are all metals in common.
