Conduction

Question 1

What is best material for conduction to take place?

Answer 1

Metals

Question 2

Why are metals such good conductors?

Answer 2

Because the particles are arranged neatly, they have free electrons therefore they are delocalised

Question 3

Explain conduction.

Answer 3

The atoms nearest to the heat start to gain energy and vibrate more violently.The atoms bump into their neighbouring particles And pass on the the heat energy. The electrons gain energy and work along the metal helping them to vibrate.

Question 4

Finish the sentence “Poor conductor are good……”

Answer 4

Insulators

Question 5

Give an example of a poor conductor.

Answer 5

Wood