2007-11-28 17:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by wolfstone 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
how about hydrogen hydroxide? or dihydrogen monoxide?
2007-11-28 17:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by f0876and1_2 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
in order to generate heat you need current flowing through a resistance.
Watts = Amps * Apms * Resistance
Resistance is the inverse of conductivity
The higher the resistance the easier it is to generate heat. If you apply enough current you will eventually generate so much heat that what ever substance you choose will melt or vaporize.
Mercury would eb a safe bet because it is already melted (liquid) so it will eventually vaporize if enough current is applied.
For a pure metal look for the highest resistance substance.
Though not a pure substance (compound)
NiCr (NiChrome) wire is used today for heating elements and can be found in your common toaster and hair dryer
2007-11-29 08:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say Mercury and, as it's a liquid it sure won't melt.
2007-11-29 10:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tungsten. Now get a job.
2007-11-29 01:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mercury
2007-11-29 01:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by bilbobagsend 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
copper
2007-11-29 04:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by seida M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my ex-wifes heart.
2007-11-29 01:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by chilicooker_mkb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋