Conductors and Insulators Flashcards
1
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Conductor
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Materials that allow electrons to move through them easily; most metals are conductors.
2
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Insulator
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Materials that inhibit the flow of electrons; something that is not metallic can be a decent insulator.
3
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Vinegar, Citrus, and Salt water
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Good conductors that are acidic and/or ionic.
4
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Multimeter
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A device that can determine whether a material conducts electricity.
5
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Silver
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Most conductors are metal, and this is just an example of a metal that is a good conductor.
6
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Rubber
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Some examples of good electrical insulators.
7
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Gold
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A conductor.
8
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Iron
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A conductor.
9
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Platinum
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A conductor.
10
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Steel
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A conductor.
11
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Nickel
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A conductor.
12
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Copper
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A conductor.
13
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Aluminum
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A conductor.
14
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Glass
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An insulator.
15
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Oil
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An insulator.
