Conduction in Water and Air Flashcards
- Explain why liquids and gases do not conduct heat
1
Q
Do gases conduct heat?
A
No
2
Q
Why do gases not conduct heat?
A
Gases do not conduct heat because the particles are not close enough to bump into each other and transfer the heat energy.
3
Q
What is a difference between solids and gases in relation to conduction?
A
The particles in a solid is held close together and in rows whereas in gases it is not.
4
Q
Is air a conductor or insulator?
A
Insulator
5
Q
describe an experiment which proves Water is not a good conductor.
A
A boiling tube contains ice, which is held down by a paper clip, and water. The top of the boiling tube is heated by a flame and the water starts to boil, but he ice remains as ice. This proves water is not a conductor.
