Electric Conductors and Insulators
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What is an electric conductor? Give examples.

An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers move freely. Examples include silver and copper.

Explain why electric current doesn't flow through rubber.

Their atoms hold onto their electrons tightly, so electric current cannot flow freely through them.

Should Jon use the lamp if he can see the conductor of the power cord? Why or why not?

He shouldn't because he can start a fire or risk being electrocuted.

What are metals?

<p>Materials that are typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List several properties of metals.

<p>Shiny, solid, conducts electricity, and is very dense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why metals can conduct electricity.

<p>Metal atoms have outer electrons that are not tied to any one atom, allowing them to move freely when an electric current is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is brass made of?

<p>Copper, zinc, and tin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bronze made of?

<p>Copper, some tin, and other metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is steel widely used in construction?

<p>It has high tensile strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a substitution alloy?

<p>Homogeneous mixtures in which the components are dispersed randomly and uniformly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Electric Conductors

  • An electric conductor allows the flow of electrical charge carriers, mainly through metals.
  • The best electrical conductors are silver and copper, which excel in conducting electricity.

Electric Insulators

  • Rubber and other insulators have tightly held electrons, preventing the free flow of electric current.

Safety Considerations

  • Exposed conductors, like in a power cord, pose a risk of fire or electrocution, advising against their use.

Properties of Metals

  • Metals are characterized by being hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile.
  • Good electrical and thermal conductivity are essential properties of metals.

Key Metal Properties

  • Metals are typically shiny, solid, dense, and excellent conductors of electricity.

Electrical Conductivity in Metals

  • The outer electrons of metal atoms are not tightly bound, allowing them to move freely when an electric current is applied.

Alloys

  • Brass is an alloy composed of copper, zinc, and tin.
  • Bronze consists of copper combined with tin and potentially other metals.

Steel Usage

  • Steel is favored in construction due to its high tensile strength, providing durability and support.

Substitution Alloys

  • Substitution alloys are homogeneous mixtures where components are uniformly dispersed.

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This quiz explores the properties of electric conductors and insulators, focusing on metals and their conductivity. Learn about materials such as silver, copper, and rubber, and discover the safety considerations for using conductors in electrical applications. Dive into the characteristics that make metals effective in conducting electricity.

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